The legal team representing South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has accused the brother of Queen Masalanabo Modjadji of acting in his own self-interest. The allegation was made in submissions to the Pretoria High Court, which is hearing a challenge by members of the Modjadji royal family to President Ramaphosa's decision to recognise Masalanabo Modjadji as the rightful heir to the Balobedu queenship in Limpopo Province. The family is disputing her recognition and has asked the court to intervene in the succession dispute. Horisani Sithole reports.

<p>The legal team representing South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has accused the brother of Queen Masalanabo Modjadji of acting in his own self-interest. The allegation was made in submissions to the Pretoria High Court, which is hearing a challenge by members of the Modjadji royal family to President Ramaphosa's decision to recognise Masalanabo Modjadji as the rightful heir to the Balobedu queenship in Limpopo Province. The family is disputing her recognition and has asked the court to intervene in the succession dispute. Horisani Sithole reports.</p>