Chief Sekwati dies

Date: 22 September, 1861

King Sekwati of the Bapedi (Marota) kingdom died in his capital Mosege and was succeeded by his son Mampuru, who was later deposed by his younger brother Sekhukhune.

Source:

  1. Potgieter, D.J. et al. (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 9, p. 577.