By Mbono Mdluli
LOZITHA – The ongoing infighting within churches is a matter of serious concern for Her Majesty the Indlovukazi.
She made these remarks on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Mandvulo Grand Hall in Lozitha Palace during the Beginning of the Year Prayer Service for 2026. Preaching before worshippers, the Queen Mother urged religious leaders to focus on drawing people to worship God in truth rather than leading them astray.
Her Majesty said she was shocked to learn that some churches even invite media houses to publicise their internal disputes. She strongly spoke against such actions, describing them as divisive and unspiritual.
To emphasise her message, she referred to a story from the Book of Genesis about Joseph, one of the sons of Jacob.
She narrated how Joseph’s brothers grew jealous of him because their father loved him dearly. Their jealousy intensified after Joseph shared dreams in which he appeared destined to rule over them. Angered by this, the brothers plotted to kill him. Instead, they threw him into a pit and later sold him to traders travelling to Egypt.
In Egypt, Joseph was sold to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh. Although he prospered, he was falsely accused by Potiphar’s wife and imprisoned. Even in prison, Joseph found favour and was entrusted with responsibility.
While incarcerated, he interpreted the dreams of Pharaoh’s cupbearer and baker, correctly foretelling their futures. Two years later, when Pharaoh was troubled by dreams of seven healthy cows devoured by seven thin cows, and seven healthy heads of grain swallowed by thin ones, Joseph was called to interpret them.
Joseph explained that the dreams signified seven years of abundance followed by seven years of famine. He advised Pharaoh to store grain during the years of plenty. Impressed by his wisdom, Pharaoh appointed Joseph governor over Egypt, second only to himself. At the age of 30, Joseph rose from prisoner to ruler, overseeing preparations that saved many nations from starvation.
The Indlovukazi said Joseph’s ability to dream enabled him to rise to leadership and challenged worshippers to reflect on whether they too were dreamers like Joseph.
As she concluded, she said she had to make way for His Majesty, whom she jokingly referred to as the “Great Preacher,” drawing thunderous laughter from the congregation. The King was seen laughing at the remark.
Opening the Scriptures to Proverbs 23:23 — “Buy the truth, and sell it not” — she urged believers to remain steadfast in truth. She warned that some religious leaders chase money at the expense of righteousness, effectively selling the truth instead of upholding it.
She called for self-introspection among all believers to determine whether they remained true to their faith. Declaring that she was no longer preaching but prophesying, the Indlovukazi concluded by encouraging worshippers to seize spiritual opportunities with both hands.
She added that she always looks forward to such gatherings, as they provide her with spiritual renewal.
