Perhaps uniquely, the Balobedu crown descends according to matrilineal primogeniture: her eldest daughter is always her , so the title of Rain Queen is normally passed from mother to daughter. It is said that she ingests poison when she is near death so that her daughter will assume the crown more quickly. Lately, however, many traditions have been abandoned, influenced by Christian missionaries. Is said that Makobo's daughter, Princess Masalanabo, was fathered by a commoner- David Mohale, but in the true sense of the word, the Mohales are not commoners, so traditionalists are therefore likely to accept her as the rightful successor to the throne. It is therefore a myth that the 400-year-old Rain Queen dynasty may be coming to an end. Princess Masalanabo will be the new Rain Queen when she turns 18 years old. The government of South Africa has already recognized Princess Masalanabo as the Rain Queen in waiting and she will officially receive her certificate in 2021.