Episode 2 of 3

Accession of Sobhuza II

Name: Accession of Sobhuza II
Start: 1899-12-10
Location: Zombodze

When: 10 December 1899
Where: Zombodze
Part of: Four-month-old Sobhuza II becomes King of Swaziland on death of Ngwane V, with Labotsibeni as regent

Sobhuza II, born in July 1899, was chosen to succeed his father at six months old, becoming King of Swaziland.

Sobhuza II was born on 22 July 1899 at Zombodze Royal Residence. Upon Ngwane V's death in December 1899, he was four months old. He was chosen to succeed as paramount chief, later becoming King. His accession occurred under the regency of his grandmother, Labotsibeni Mdluli.

Sources

Sobhuza II Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
Labotsibeni Mdluli Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19

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