Condolences continue to flock in following the passing of the husband of the Presidential Spokesperson khusela Diko, Madzikane II Thandisizwe Diko of the AmaBhaca. Nkosi Madzikane passed away on Sunday, 21 February 2021 following a brief illness. President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his sincere condolences to Ms Khusela Diko, on the passing of her husband.

President Ramaphosa said his thoughts are with Ms Diko and her family – notably queen Nosizwe Diko and Queen Nolwandle Sangoni – as well as friends and associates of the late Nkosi, and the AmaBhaca more broadly. Diko's brother, Vulithuba Sangoni, confirmed that Diko passed on at the East London hospital on Sunday night.  Sangoni told Eyewitness News that the family was still in shock and had no details on. 

 In a statement on Monday, the KwaBhaca Great Kingdom expressed shock at Diko’s untimely death. “iSizwe samaBhaca and the royal family are still coming to terms with this shocking and painful loss of our beloved father, son, and husband.

“We are humbled by the outpouring of support and grief since the news of His Majesty's passing first became known. We thank you for keeping the family and iSizwe samaBhaca in your thoughts and prayers during this time of grief.”