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SA President’s warm tribute to Zulu King

SA President’s warm tribute to Zulu King

AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER SOUTH African President has paid a tribute to the late monarch of the Amazulu nation, King Goodwill Zwelithini as a staunchest defender of his people who advanced their culture, their customs, their traditions and a deep sense of identity and nationhood. Delivering the official eulogy at a memorial service held hours after the King’s burial, Ramaphosa said the Amazulu monarch was celebrated across our beloved continent Africa because he valued diversity and respected the cultures of other kingdoms and nations. The President said King Zwelithini played a significant role in South Africa’s road to democracy, particularly during…
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Zulu King’s remains arrive at palace, before burial

Zulu King’s remains arrive at palace, before burial

AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER A light intermittent drizzle fell on Nongoma, in northern KwaZulu-Natal, as the mortal remains of the King Goodwill Zwelithini, the late leader of South Africa's 12 million Amazulu, arrived at his royal palace ahead of his interment tonight. Thousands of traditionally clad men, members of Amabutho - regiments - and bare-chested maidens, descended on Nongoma to bid farewell King Zwelithini. The majority of the members of Amabutho and the maidens were not wearing masks and not keeping a safe distance, in violation of national COVID-19 restrictions. The shield and spear-wielding men as well as maidens dressed in…
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Amazulu King Zwelithini laid to rest

Amazulu King Zwelithini laid to rest

AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER ACCORDING to African custom, it rains when a king is buried.  The heavens opened up last night as the remains of Amazulu King Goodwill Zwelithini arrived at home and was later interred in a secret and sacred ceremony attended by a select group of men closest to him.  The late King, who ruled over 12-million Amazulu for five decades, was buried at dawn today in an area called “The Valley of Kings”, in KwaNongoma, in northern KwaZulu-Natal, a week after he died from diabetes complication and Covid-19. Thousands of traditionally clad men, members of Amabutho - regiments…
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Amazulu King to be buried tonight, by a select few men

Amazulu King to be buried tonight, by a select few men

AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER THE King of South Africa’s 12-million Amazulu - Goodwill Zwelithini - will be laid to rest tonight in a special and secret burial, attended by a select group of a few men, in line with tradition, the royal house has confirmed. Prince Mangosutho Buthelezi, a spokesperson for the family, the burial will be held in line with King Zwelithini’s wishes as well as ancient tradition of the royal family. No media will be allowed at the burial. “As per His Majesty’s wishes, his mortal remains will be interred in a private burial. This will be done by…
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King to be buried at night, by men only

King to be buried at night, by men only

AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER THE late King Goodwill Zwelithini, the custodian of the isiZulu culture, will be buried at night, by men only, in line with the custom that he proudly protected and promoted. The Amazulu royal family has announced that Zwelithini, who died on Friday, will be laid to rest on Thursday. Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi the King’s traditional prime minister said the unique burial was the late King's wish. Buthelezi said the Zwelithini’s recently departed sons, Prince Butho and Prince Lethukuthula, were also buried at night. "He said he would like to be buried at night and only by men.…
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