The Office of Her Majesty Queen Masalanabo Modjadji VII has publicly distanced the Balobedu monarch from an unauthorised Facebook page that has allegedly been issuing statements and promoting activities in her name, including messages linked to planned action on illegal immigration.
In a media statement issued on Monday, the royal office said the Facebook page operating under the name “Rain Queen Modjadji Foundation” has no connection to the Queen or her office and warned members of the public against relying on information published through the platform.
The statement makes it clear that Queen Masalanabo has neither established nor authorised any foundation operating under her name.
“Her Majesty wishes to place it on record that she has no knowledge of, association with, or authority over the said page. Her Majesty further confirms that she does not currently have any active foundation operating in her name,” the statement said.
The royal office further cautioned that any statements, announcements or messages issued through the page claiming to represent the Queen are false.
“Any content published on the said page, purporting to represent Her Majesty, her views, or her office, is unauthorised, misleading, and must be rejected as false. Her Majesty’s name, image, title, and office must not be used without proper authority,” the statement said.
The clarification comes amid growing public debate around illegal immigration and a series of anti-immigration demonstrations that have taken place in parts of South Africa in recent months. Some community groups have organised marches calling for stricter immigration enforcement, while critics have warned that such actions have, in certain instances, fuelled xenophobic rhetoric and violence.
Against that backdrop, the Queen’s office stressed that while she respects citizens’ constitutional rights to protest peacefully, she does not endorse any march or campaign purportedly organised in her name.
“For the avoidance of doubt, Her Majesty has not publicly endorsed any march, event, organisation, campaign, or public statement allegedly linked to the said page.”
The statement also explicitly rejects violence and intimidation associated with public demonstrations.
“Her Majesty respects the constitutional right of citizens to assemble peacefully and to raise legitimate concerns within the framework of the law. At the same time, Her Majesty distances herself and her office from any violence, intimidation, destruction of property, or loss of innocent lives that may arise from any march, protest, or public mobilisation, including those purportedly held in the name of concerns around illegal immigration,” the statement said.
While distancing herself from unauthorised activism, the Queen acknowledged that South Africans have legitimate concerns about the enforcement of laws governing business activities and employment opportunities reserved for citizens.
The royal office said businesses and economic opportunities designated for local communities should be protected through lawful means.
“Where the law reserves certain business opportunities, trading activities, or employment opportunities for locals, such protections must be respected and effectively enforced.”
The statement called on the government to continue strengthening regulatory and law enforcement systems to ensure that communities remain orderly, safe and economically fair, while protecting vulnerable South Africans and upholding the rights and dignity of everyone living in the country.
The Queen also expressed support for the national government’s ongoing efforts to improve law enforcement and regulatory compliance.
“Her Majesty acknowledges and is encouraged by ongoing efforts by Government, under the leadership of His Excellency the President, to improve enforcement, strengthen regulatory systems, and address areas of public concern.”
In addition, the royal office proposed expanding enforcement capacity by creating employment opportunities for young people.
“Her Majesty further encourages Government to consider increasing enforcement capacity by creating opportunities for young people and graduates to participate in lawful compliance, monitoring, and enforcement-related work, thereby contributing to effective governance and the reduction of youth unemployment,” the statement said.
The Office of Queen Masalanabo Modjadji VII urged the public to disregard unauthorised communications issued in the monarch’s name and to verify official statements through recognised channels.
