Staff Reporter.
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The King of Bapedi Victor Thulare of the Bapedi Kingdom in Limpopo has passed away at the age of 40.
Thulare was the son of the late King Rhyne Thulare who died in 2007, while Victor was still too young to be crowned King.
Those close to the family states that he died after a short illness, but suspicions are that he might have succumbed to COVID-19 related illness.
However this could not be confirmed by the family.
Thulare’s advisor and Family Lawyer Mathews Phosa confirmed the passing of Thulare.
“I can confirm he has passed away. I’m not sure about the time but I was informed of his passing about 8am by his mother,” he said.
Phosa could not confirm whether Thulare’s death was Covid-19 related, saying the royal council would provide further details on Thursday.
“The Royal House will discuss the matter tomorrow and give directions,” he said.
In March last year President Cyril Ramaphosa signed a recognition certificate over to Thulare as the Bapedi kingdom’s leader. This after the Constitutional Court affirmed him as the legitimate king of the Bapedi after a protracted dispute over the throne.