His Majesty King Mswati III commissioned over a hundred thousand Ingatja to cut the sacred shrub, known as Lusekwane, at Esikhaleni selusekwane.
The announcement was made through Indvuna Finyeza, who conveyed the King’s directives to the Ingatja. In his order, the King emphasized the importance of bringing “loludliwa tindlovu hhayi tinsaba,” which translates to bringing only the finest Lusekwane, highlighting the sacred nature of the shrub in preparation for the inhlambelo.
The Ingatja is expected to return with the Lusekwane this morning at Ludzidzini Royal Residence. Upon their arrival, His Majesty will conduct an inspection of the harvested Lusekwane before it is ceremoniously delivered to the King inside the Ludzidzini cattle byre.
This year’s main Incwala day celebration is scheduled for Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the Royal Residence in Ludzidzini.
For more general information on this annual sacred ceremony, take a look at this page here.
