South Africa: The Tears of a King

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King Misuzulu was addressing a delegation of religious leaders led by Archbishop Thabo Makgoba on Friday when he shed a tear in the middle of his off-the-cuff speech.

This was after the men of the cloth performed the favourite hymn of King Misuzulu's father, the late King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu,"Ungenzela Konk'okuhle", meaning"He Does Great Things For Me"."Many people have shown me love. I appreciated it. It is overwhelming for me. And it gives me the joy to see some of the familiar faces of people who stood with my father and now are standing with me," he said and then sobbed.

King Misuzulu's uncle, King Mswati lll and former president of Botswana, Ian Khama, were among dignitaries expected to attend.On Friday, it was drizzling - which is seen as a good omen ahead of the coronation, when President Cyril Ramaphosa will hand over the certificate of recognition to King Misuzulu, who is already on the throne.

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