Prince Simengaye Zulu, the last born of Queen Mantfombi Dlamini-Zulu and King Goodwill Zwelithini Zulu, delivered the eulogy at the late queen’s memorial service in KwaNongoma on 7 May 2021. #RIPQueenMantfombi #PrinceMisuzulu #MangosuthuButhelezi
President Cyril Ramaphosa granted the late monarch a special provincial official funeral category two following a request by provincial KZN authorities.
The late monarch succumbed to diabetes-related complications over a week ago.
The Zulu Royal Household has expressed gratitude for tributes that have come in following the passing of amaZulu King Goodwill Zwelithini.
King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBekhuzulu died at the age of 72 after he had been in hospital for weeks for what was initially reported to be a problem with his blood glucose levels.
King Zwelithini had been in hospital for weeks for what was initially reported to be a problem with his blood glucose levels.
The 50-year-old son of King Goodwill Zwelithini was found dead by security guards at his Northworld home earlier this month.
The king on Thursday addressed the Umkhosi we Lembe, the annual commemoration of the day King Shaka was killed, at the eNyokeni royal palace in Nongoma, northern KwaZulu-Natal.
Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini said that children who were left to wander in the streets and play contact games may easily contract the coronavirus and infect older members within their families.
That was revealed by the trust’s chairperson Judge Jerome Ngwenya during a virtual meeting facilitated by the DA in KZN.
Premier Sihle Zikalala addressed members of the provincial legislature on Tuesday and announced R71,3 million to the Zulu monarch for the 2020-2021 financial year.
The king says South Africans should not take the number of COVID-19 infections lightly.
Contralesa president Kgosi Mathupa Mokoena said the trust’s amendment would insinuate that the king was abusing his powers, saying this was not warranted.
Premier Sihle Zikalala said the Zulu king was the symbol of unity in the province and the custodian of Zulu culture, which was why he had been allocated R66 million for this financial year.
The Ingonyama Trust is a burning issue in the KZN political landscape, with the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in the province challenging Zikalala on Tuesday during a debate on his State of the Province Address.
The 'Sunday Times' reports that the chauffeurs delivered a petition to the premier’s office last month complaining about two of the king’s relatives who were appointed recently as drivers.
The ruling ANC is targeting white-owned land for expropriation while also seeking to provide security of tenure to the 17 million people - a third of South Africa’s population.
The report is at the centre of the fallout between the Ingonyama Trust under Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini, who is a trustee, and government.
