The Balobedu Royal Council said Queen Modjadji's broadcast would undermine and alienate not only the Balobedu people but also the Kherobedu language.
MultiChoice says it is confident of winning its legal battle with the Balobedu Royal Council over screenings. Queen Modjaji.
The series is due to premiere this Sunday on Mzansi Magic but is at the centre of a legal battle.
The Khelobedu Royal Council in Limpopo said the series would harm and marginalise the Khelobedu language and the Balobedu people. The council, led by Chief Gabriel Rathebotsa, applied to the High Court in Pretoria to block the series from being broadcast.
But MultiChoice said it was confident the matter would be dismissed at a hearing on Tuesday, July 9.
“This application has no factual or legal basis.
“We are confident that the court will dismiss the case and viewers will not be deprived of the opportunity to watch this epic tale inspired by the legendary Balobedu rain-making king, Queen Modjadji,” the broadcaster said in response to the comments. Citizen.
Rasevotsa said he went to court because he felt he had been “undermined by the producers of the Queen Modjadji series and Multichoice”.
“The Balobedu Royal Council was not consulted, the Queen was not consulted. We have been undermined by the apartheid government,” he told SABC News.
Some of the complaints in the Balobedu Royal Council's court application concern the costume decisions made by the TV show's producers.
“The costumes featured in the documentary are not reproductions of Balobedu costumes. The use of Ndebele, Zulu and Xhosa costumes is a misrepresentation that insults me and the Balobedu royal family in a cultural context where unique traditions and symbols are key to our cultural heritage.”
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Sibling rivalry
The struggle over who should succeed Queen Balobedu to the throne has been going on for years.
The feud stems from a 2021 decision by the Royal Council to award the throne to Prince Lekukera Modjadji rather than his sister, Princess Masalanabo Modjadji.
The Balobedu Royal Council represents Rain Queen Masalanabo Modjadji and the Modjadji Royal Council represents Prince Lekukera Modjadji.
The latter has reached an agreement with MultiChoice to produce the programme.
how to make Queen Modjaji This included the use of artefacts and traditional items sourced directly from the Balobedu Kingdom.
Clay pots, gourds, reed baskets and beautifully crafted beadwork are all made by local artisans, and the production is reported to have created over 600 jobs, provided important economic opportunities and supported local talent.
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