Cambridge Makhosonke Dlamini

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Prince Makhosonke Dlamini
Chief of Embhuleni
Reign1988 - present
Coronation 1988
PredecessorPrince Johannes Mkolishi Dlamini
BornCambridge Makhosonke Dlamini
(1959-10-23) October 23, 1959 (age 65)
Badplaas, Mpumalanga, South Africa
House House of Dlamini
FatherChief Johannes Mkolishi Dlamini
MotherCatherine Sihlangu

Cambridge Makhosonke Dlamini (born 23 October 1959) is a Swazi prince who currently serves as the Chief of Embhuleni in Badplaas, South Africa. [1] He is a great-grandson of Gogo LaMagadlela. [2]

He was born on 23 October 1959 to Prince Johannes Mkolishi Dlamini and his wife Catherine Sihlangu and took over as the chief of Embhuleni in 1988 following his father's passing. [2]

Personal life

In 2018, Prince Makhosonke publicly declared his Christian faith, stating, "I also ask for wisdom from God as I lead because there are many temptations in leadership positions." [3]

References

  1. Dlamini v Imbokodv Lemabalabala Holdings Limited (In the High Court of South Africa),saflii.org.za, retrieved 6 July 2025
  2. 1 2 Matsebula, J.S.; Mlotshwa, D.K.; Mlotshwa, J.M.; Ntiwane, N.D. (2016). The History of Emaswati in South Africa. South Africa: Mbokodo Publishers. pp. 169–187. ISBN   9780620653848.
  3. Prayer should be done for all people, says Embhuleni chief, Mpumalanga News, 29 July 2018. Retrieved 15 May 2025