The Bakholokoe Kingdom in South African is in mourning. His Majesty HR&IM Dr King Letsitsa III Moloi has passed away. Following these events, his Majesty King Guide BAMBA of Mali has sent a message of compassion to the Bakholokoe Kingdom in South Africa and to the entire royal family. Read his full message below.

OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF CONDOLENCES

From the Cabinet of His Majesty King Guide BAMBA

To the People of the Bakholokoe Kingdom and the Royal Family.

It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that His Majesty King Guide BAMBA* has received the news of the passing to God of:

His Royal & Imperial Majesty DR KING LETSITSA III MOLOI


Monarch of the Bakholokoe Kingdom Free State Province, City of Harrismith 533 Mabanga Street, Intabazwe, 9880

His Majesty King Guide BAMBA bows before the memory of a Visionary King, a Sage, a Builder, and a Guardian of Tradition.

A Visionary King, whose gaze reached far for his people and for Africa.  

A Committed King whose every breath was dedicated to the well-being of his community, to peace and to the dignity of his Kingdom.  

A Diplomatic and Unifying King, a builder of bridges between peoples, between Crowns, and between generations.  

A Learned King and Guide, a Doctor, whose knowledge served the throne and uplifted his subjects.  

A Loyal Friend and a Brother of the Crown, whose nobility of spirit and warmth of heart will forever mark all those who had the grace to know him.

On this day of mourning, His Majesty King Guide BAMBA extends his deepest and most sincere condolences to the Royal Family, to the Council of Elders, to all the Bakholokoe people, and to the Rainbow Nation of South Africa.

The passing of His Majesty Dr King Letsitsa III Moloi leaves an immense void. But his legacy remains: a legacy of courage, service, honor, and love for his people.

May the Ancestors welcome him in glory.  

May the soil of the Free State rest lightly upon him.  

May his Kingdom find strength in unity to perpetuate his work.

In this moment of grief, His Majesty King Guide BAMBA and his entire Royal Court stand in solidarity with the Bakholokoe Kingdom.  

The mourning of your King is the mourning of all Kings.

Issued in testimony of royal brotherhood and eternal respect.

For His Majesty King Guide BAMBA

The Royal Cabinet Bamako,  

23rd July 2026

L'Afrique en marche du 23 juillet 2026 No 1231