AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has thanked and acknowledged all those who have stood with him. The King delivered his first address following the completion of rituals to introduce him to the ancestors. ZuluRoyalFamily KingMisuzulu
His coronation date is yet to be announced.
He was addressing thousands of people who turned out to be part of the event. He also extended his appreciation to President Cyril Ramaphosa for recognising him as the Zulu monarch. “I would like to thank President Cyril Ramaphosa because he stood with us and supported us. He was brave and he recognized me as the new Monarch of the Zulu nation. To my Traditional Prime Minister Inkosi [Mangosuthu] Buthelezi as young as I am. I asked my Prime Minister if there are people complaining about the throne, can government change the certificate that already have my name to accommodate them, the answer was no.
Earlier, religious leaders prayed for the new Monarch as he inches one step closer to the coronation. The traditional customs began last night at the KwaKhangelamankengane Royal Palace. It involves the new Monarch significantly being introduced to the ancestors at a kraal. His first address following this ceremony was being listened to by hundreds of AmaZulu regiments, Zulu maidens, invited Kings from neighbouring countries and Nongoma locals.
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