KZN Premier Sihle Zikalala announced that R66 million has been allocated to the Zulu Royal household sub-programme, meant to provide support to annual traditional and cultural events. Zikalala tabled the province's budget vote on 14 May 2021.
A heated exchange ensued between Buthelezi and Prince Thokozani Zulu after the reading of the late Queen Mantfombi’s will, which recommended her son Prince Misuzulu Zulu become the AmaZulu king.
Queen Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu was interred in the early hours of Friday, in a private ceremony attended by only close members of the Swati and Zulu royal families.
The regent passed away suddenly at Milpark Hospital last week at the age of 65.
Princes Mbonisi Mxolisi Vulindlela and Mathubesizwe Zulu as well as princess Thembi Zulu-Ndlovu addressed members of the media on Monday.
Queen Mantfombi Madlamini Zulu's death comes a month after she was appointed regent in accordance with the wishes of her late husband, King Goodwill Zwelithini.
Princess Ntandoyenkosi and Princess Ntombizosuthu claim that the will in the possession of the royal family's lawyer, Jerome Ngwenya, might be fake and want its authenticity to be fully tested.
Prime Minister to the Zulu Nation and monarch Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi said details on the Queen’s funeral arrangements would be announced soon.
According to the amaZulu nation's prime minister, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, Her Majesty Queen Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu will act as regent of the Zulu nation for the time being.
Senior members of the Zulu royal family met on Wednesday over the succession of the monarch following his passing this month.
A statement by Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi on Sunday provided an update on how far things are with regards to the man who will take the place of the late King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu's place on the throne.
Zulu maidens and amabutho or traditional regiments were among several groups, which elected to celebrate the life and times of King Goodwill Zwelithini rather than mourn his passing.
Bikers entertained masses outside the royal palace in Nongoma in honour of King Goodwill Zwelithini.
President Cyril Ramaphosa said that today was a difficult one because he had to bid farewell to one of the country’s most revered leaders.
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the eulogy at the official memorial service for King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu on 18 March 2021. Ramaphosa said the amaZulu king played a huge role in bringing stability to KwaZulu-Natal at a time when the province was gripped by political violence.
After the interment of amaZulu King Goodwill Zwelithini at KwaNongoma in KwaZulu-Natal on 18 March 2021, a memorial service was held at the Kwakhethomthandayo Royal Palace.
Ramaphosa delivered the eulogy following the king's interment in KwaNongoma in KwaZulu-Natal on Thursday.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the eulogy at the memorial service of Isilo Samabandla His Majesty King Goodwill Zwelithini Kabhekuzulu in KwaNongoma in KwaZulu-Natal on 18 March 2021.
