Succession to the Swazi throne
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Succession to the Swazi throne
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In Eswatini, no king can appoint his successor. Instead, on the demise of a king, the Liqoqo, an independent traditional council, decides which of his wives shall be "great wife" and Indlovukazi, 'She-Elephant'. The son of the chosen Indlovukazi will automatically become the next king. The Indlovukazi is chosen after the death of the king and must be of good character. Her character affects her child's chances of ascending to the status of king. According to Swazi culture, a son cannot be the he
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Succession_to_the_Swazi_throne
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2010-11-23T10:18:08Z
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2024-09-04T23:06:05Z
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