Queen (iKumkanikazi) Noloyiso Sandile (born: Nomusa kaBhekuzulu Zulu; 24 July 1963 – 8 July 2020) was a South African Royal.

Biography

Early life

Princess Nomusa kaBhekuzulu was the daughter of the then

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and one of his wives, Mavis Zungu, popularly known as Ndlunkulu Gwabini. Her siblings among others include, King

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, Prince Mbonisi, and Princess Thembi kaBhekuzulu Ndlovu. Nomusa attended Star of the Sea High School and furthered her studies at KwaGqikazi College of Education.

Marriage and Regency

In 1988, Nomusa married the Royal House of the AmaRharhabe Monarch

Maxhob'ayakhawuleza Sandile King (iKumkani) Maxhob'ayakhawuleza Sandile (21 May 1956 – 11 July 2011) was the son of the late King Mxolisi Sandile ''Aa! Bazindlovu'', who was the son of King Archie Velile Sandile, and Queen Nolizwe , the daughter of Amampondo King Victor ...

.The Sandile family and nation of AmaRharhabe honored her with the name Noloyiso, as she undertook royal duties serving as queen consort. The couple had two children, Princess NomaRharhabe (born;1990) and King Jonguxolo Sandile (born;1992). Following the death of her husband in 2011, Noloyiso was appointed as Queen Regent and interim ruler of the AmaRharhabe Kingdom, a position she held until her death in 2020.

Death

Sandile died in

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on 8 July 2020 due to

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related complications during the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa. The spokesperson of AmaRharhabe, Prince Zolile Burns-Ncamashe issued a statement confirming ukukhothama of the Queen.

References

1963 births 2020 deaths Zulu people South African women Zululand District Municipality Deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa {{SouthAfrica-bio-stub