The AmaFaku royal family and prince Dumelani Sigcau obtained a court order to ensure their participation and performing of traditional rituals duringThe royal family asked the court to order the respondents to engage them in the funeral arrangements, in particular for the performance of rituals from the time the body of the King leaves the funeral parlour until the finalisation of the funeral.
The respondents in the matter included the President of South Africa, CoGTA minister and MEC and Stella and Nobandla Sigcau.