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Scores of maidens arrive at eMashobeni Royal Palace for reed dance

SABC News South Africa · 12 September 2026 at 06:47

Scores of maidens arrive at eMashobeni Royal Palace for reed dance

Thousands of maidens have arrived at the eMashobeni Royal Palace in oPhongolo, northern KwaZulu-Natal, to take part in the annual Reed Dance ceremony.

Maidens from across the province, as well as from neighbouring countries such as Malawi and eSwatini, are attending the event.

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