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Mar
19
2021
By The African Mirror
Zulu King’s remains arrive at palace, before burial

Zulu King’s remains arrive at palace, before burial

NEWS
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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Mar
18
2021
By The African Mirror
Amazulu King Zwelithini laid to rest

Amazulu King Zwelithini laid to rest

NEWS
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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Mar
17
2021
By The African Mirror
Amazulu King to be buried tonight, by a select few men

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

NEWS
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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Mar
15
2021
By The African Mirror
South Africa’s Goodwill Zwelithini: the Zulu king without a kingdom

South Africa’s Goodwill Zwelithini: the Zulu king without a kingdom

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
GOODWILL Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu, who has died at the age of 72, was the longest-reigning of all Zulu kings on record. This was the 50th year of his incumbency. GERHARD MARÉ, Emeritus Professor of Political Sociology, University of KwaZulu-Natal His reign spanned turbulent decades in South Africa. He assumed the throne at the height of apartheid and went on to rule through the country’s violent and turbulent decades, a period which included contestation of the role of the Zulu monarchy. This spilled over into post-apartheid South Africa when the country’s new constitution recognised traditional leaders along with its democratically elected representatives.…
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Mar
15
2021
By The African Mirror
King to be buried at night, by men only

King to be buried at night, by men only

NEWS
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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Mar
15
2021
By The African Mirror
COVID-19 forces changes to plan to honour King

COVID-19 forces changes to plan to honour King

NEWS
AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER THE Amazulu royal family yesterday cancelled its plans to have the late monarch King Goodwill Zwelithini lie in state out of fear that the thousands expected to descend on the royal house to pay their respects would lead to the violation of COVID-19 regulations. Initial plans were that the remains of King Zwelithini, which were moved from Durban to Nongoma, in northern KwaZulu-Natal yesterday, would spend some time at each of his six palaces before lying in state.  The Zulu King, who has been on the throne for 50 years, died on Friday from diabetes-related complications. Prince…
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Mar
14
2021
By The African Mirror
Highest honour for deceased King of Amazulu

Highest honour for deceased King of Amazulu

NEWS
AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER SOUTH Africa has bestowed its highest honour to King Goodwill Zwelithini, the powerful leader of the country's 12 million Amazulu nation, who died yesterday from diabetes-related complications. Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa’s president, has announced that King Zwelithini will be given the highest category official funeral, a Special Official Funeral Category 1. This is an honour reserved for individuals who have served the nation with distinction and is a level below a full state funeral, reserved for serving or former heads of state. Ramaphosa also authorised that the national flag be flown at half-mast at every flag station…
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Dec
13
2020
By The African Mirror
Rural South Africans fight for Zulu king to return their land

Rural South Africans fight for Zulu king to return their land

HUMAN RIGHTS
KIM HARRISBERG RURAL South Africans took a trust controlled by the Zulu king to court on Wednesday, seeking to cancel agreements which they say forced them to pay rent as tenants on their ancestral lands. The case pits seven informal landholders against the Ingonyama Trust, which manages nearly 3 million hectares (7,413,161 acres) of communally-owned land, and is effectively controlled by Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini. Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini. Picture: Flickr The Ingonyama Trust could not be reached for comment via phone or email and its lawyers asked for questions to be sent to them via email, which they did…
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