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Thousands of emaButfo(regiments) joined King Mswati and Queen Ntombi at Ludzidzini Palace this week, to mark the beginning of the annual Incwala ceremony. The regiments are highly expected to assemble in other Royal Residences including eBuhleni before the King commissioned Ingatja(young boys) to cut Lusekwane as part of the ceremony. 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