Definition & Mandate

What is the Hessequa Royal Kingdom

The Hessequa Kingdom is a Royal and Governance structure formed to represent, protect and develop the Hessequa people — descendants of the Hessequa, an indigenous nation of the Western Cape and broader Southern Africa.

The Kingdom comprises a sovereign Royal House, a Royal Government, nine Provincial Associations, and a full traditional leadership structure of Paramount Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, Chiefs, Headmen, Headwomen and Members.