Mthimkhulu's other brother Mahwanqa assumed the regency when Mpangazitha died in 1825.Dlomo II (Mthimkhulu's heir) ascended the throne,however,his reign was short lived as Dingane (a Zulu Chief later King) ordered the murder of him (Dlomo II) which gave way for Langalibalele I to become the king of AmaHlubi.