Constitution of the Kingdom of Swaziland, 2005 (2) eSwatini The following Swazi traditional institutions are hereby guaranteed and protected— (a) iNgwenyama; (b) iNdlovukazi; (c) Ligunqa (Princes of the Realm); (d) Liqoqo; (e) Sibaya; (f) (Tikhulu) Chiefs; (g) Umntfwanenkhosi Lomkhulu (Senior Prince); (h) Tindvuna (Royal Governors). 228. iNgwenyama (1) iNgwenyama is the traditional head of the Swazi State and is chosen by virtue of the rank and character of his mother in accordance with Swazi law and custom. (2) iNgwenyama enjoys the same legal protection and immunity from legal suit or process as the King. (3) Subject to an elaborate system of advisory councils, the functions of iNgwenyama under this Chapter shall be regulated by Swazi law and custom. 229. The Ndlovukazi (1) The Ndlovukazi (Queen Mother) is traditionally the mother of the iNgwenyama and the symbolic Grandmother of the Nation. (2) The Ndlovukazi is selected and appointed in accordance with Swazi law and custom. (3) The official residence of the Ndlovukazi is the legislative and ceremonial capital of the nation and the arena of the Incwala and Umhlanga. (4) The Ndlovukazi has such powers and performs such functions as Swazi law and custom assigns to her. (5) Without derogating from the generality of subsection (4) the Ndlovukazi exercises a moderating advisory role on iNgwenyama. (6) The Ndlovukazi shall be immune from— (7) (a) suit and legal process in any civil case in respect of all things done or omitted to be done by her in her private capacity; and (b) being summoned to appear as a witness in any civil or criminal proceedings. The Ndlovukazi shall be immune from taxation in respect of emoluments or any income accruing to her in her private capacity and all property owned by her in her private capacity. 230. Ligunqa (1) The Ligunqa (Bantfwabenkhosi) are princes of the realm, the paternal uncles and half-brothers of iNgwenyama who exercise functions of a sikhulu (chief) over some area and whose mothers were given liphakelo (authority to oversee and exercise jurisdiction over an area accorded by iNgwenyama in accordance with Swazi law and custom). (2) Ligunqa ranks above Liqoqo and is convened by iNgwenyama or the Ndlovukazi as Queen Regent. By Laws.Africa and contributors. Licensed under CC-BY. Share widely and freely. 82