604:, now that we have a democratic government in place, can just be wished away, remains a pipe-dream. Some countries just across our borders had decided to do away with the institution of traditional leadership immediately after attaining independence from colonial rulers. However, they have since realised that they had committed gross mistakes and were now re-inventing these institutions at great costs. As King of the Zulu Nation I am proud of the role played by the Prime Minister of the Zulu Nation, Prince of KwaPhindangene, Dr MG Buthelezi who had singlehandedly championed the cause of the Institution of Traditional Leadership in this country.
484:. In particular, the IFP campaigned aggressively for an autonomous and sovereign Zulu king, as constitutional head of state. As a result, the IFP abstained from registering its party for the 1994 election until the king's role in the new democracy is clarified. Mandela and president De Klerk arranged a special meeting where it was agreed that international mediators would be called to try and sort out the issue of a king. As a result, the IFP was registered for the elections. It demonstrated its political strength by taking the majority of the provincial votes for
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for improvements to Queen MaMchiza's palace. The government had already budgeted around $ 6.9 million USD for the royal family during 2012, not for the first time prompting accusations of lavish spending; in 2008, opposition parties criticised King
Zwelithini's wives for spending around $ 24,000 USD
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celebration approached. Rumours that the King was manoeuvring to replace
Buthelezi as Zulu prime minister with former regent Prince Mcwayizeni, who had joined the ANC in 1990, seemed likely after the King announced that Buthelezi would no longer be his chief advisor, and simultaneously cancelled the
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community meeting in March 2015, King
Zwelithini acknowledged that while other nations had participated in efforts which led to South Africa's liberation, that should not be considered an excuse for foreigners to cause inconvenience in the country now by competing with locals for scarce economic
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in light of recent attacks on foreigners. Alleged to have sparked violence against non-nationals, although
Zwelithini's remarks about anti-social behaviour and the desirability of foreigners believed responsible leaving South Africa did not distinguish between legal and illegal immigrants, his
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studio when
Buthelezi and his bodyguards forcibly interrupted the programme, physically intimidating Prince Sifiso. The televised incident drew national attention and a public rebuke from Mandela, prompting Buthelezi to apologise to the Zulu Royal Family, Cabinet and nation for his behaviour.
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of the Zulus at a traditional ceremony at
Nongoma on 3 December 1971, attended by 20,000 people. Zwelithini died on 12 March 2021, aged 72, after reportedly being admitted to hospital for diabetes-related illness. During preparations for his funeral, the king's traditional prime minister,
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has been in existence from time immemorial and has survived many hardships under past colonial regimes. From the point of view of the ordinary citizen, an Inkosi's most important role may lie in his symbolizing of community solidarity. So any notion that the institution of
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Ntandoyenkosi Ka Zwelithini Ngcaweni (by Ndlunkulu Sibongile MaDlamini), an Asset Manager at the Public Investment Corporation (PIC), born 1982. Married to Busani Ngcaweni, who headed the office of the former Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa,
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rebuked the king for his comments. The Zulu Royal
Household later said that the King's comments had been mistranslated and that he had not condemned same-sex relations, only expressed concern about a state of moral decay in South Africa that has led to widespread
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Ntombizosuthu Ka Zwelithini Duma (by Ndlunkulu Sibongile MaDlamini), a businesswoman who co-owns Strategic Persuasions and Zamalwandle Transport Logistics with her husband. Born 1979, married to Mbongiseni Duma, a Johannesburg-based
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opportunities. Contending that he was free to say what politicians were not, he asked that foreigners please return to their native lands since, he maintained, South African nationals in
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ceremony, which is a traditional function involving certain traditional rituals including the killing of a bull. The latter ceremony was subject to a lawsuit brought in November 2009 by
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had not gone on to open businesses in host countries. These observations were made during a time of growing unease between South Africans and non-nationals, violence having erupted in
526:, Prince of KwaPhindangene and founder/head of IFP, was the Zulu prime minister. But, in September 1994, tension between the previously allied kinsmen peaked publicly as the annual
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Traditional Leaders are neither consulted nor involved in the process of formulating policies that have a direct bearing on their day to day activities. The institution of
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Princess Sinethemba Bati Zulu (by Ndlunkulu Sibongile Dlamini), born 1989, currently pursuing a degree in International Relations, at the University of Witwatersrand.
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leadership for not inviting him and Buthelezi to a rally welcoming back the
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Listen in English: King Goodwill Zwelithini lays into foreigners
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1111:"Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini dies in South Africa aged 72"
1574:"Goodwill Zwelithini: Five quick facts about the Zulu King"
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The King spoke at The Synagogue Church Of All Nations in
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Princess Nqobangothando Zulu (by Ndlunkulu Nompumelelo)
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Prince Mandlesizwe, born 1990 (by Ndlunkulu Mantfombi)
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Sikhakhane, Celani; Ximba, Linda (7 September 2021).
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Prince Simangaye, born 1991 (by Ndlunkulu Mantfombi)
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1477:Zulu King Zwelithini's sixth wife 'needs palace'
1458:Zulu King Zwelithini's sixth wife 'needs palace'
1291:"Speech by His Majesty King Goodwill Zwelithini"
1041:Prince Nhlangano Zulu (by Ndlunkulu Nompumelelo)
1021:of Linduzulu Royal House, Nongoma, married 1988
431:He became King on the death of his father, King
1848:Tourism site describing the Reed dance ceremony
1752:Swazi royalty praised for Zwelithini's virgins
812:of Kwa-Dlamahlahla Royal House, Nongoma, born
223:Princess Shiyiwe Mantfombi Dlamini of Eswatini
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535:. Although Buthelezi was then serving as
69:Learn how and when to remove this message
16:King of the Zulu nation from 1968 to 2021
1137:"Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini has died"
826:(by Ndlunkulu Buhle KaMathe), born 1972.
562:. The King's finances are controlled by
552:South African Broadcasting Corporation's
32:This article includes a list of general
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862:Matye'ngqina Traditional Authority Area
495:. On occasion, South African President
424:(27 July 1948 – 12 March 2021) was the
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1687:Matiwane, Zimasa (14 November 2021).
1444:Zulu king wants R18m for more palaces
986:St. Charles College, Pietermaritzburg
943:St. Charles College, Pietermaritzburg
707:South African Human Rights Commission
468:and the domination of the country by
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1394:Okpanku, Justina (16 January 2004).
1322:"Zulu King Breaks Ties To Buthelezi"
1240:"Zulu King Breaks Ties To Buthelezi"
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1052:of Ondini Royal House, Ulundi, born
973:St. John's Diocesan School for Girls
844:and (traditional) 7 December at the
628:education among Zulu women, and the
414:Queen Thomozile Jezangani kaNdwandwe
1813:Mngoma, Sphumelele (28 July 2013).
1801:from the original on 6 August 2014.
1516:Nehanda'. Retrieved 15 April 2015.'
1425:Mdletse, Canaan (24 January 2012).
1320:Keller, Bill (21 September 1994).
1238:Keller, Bill (21 September 1994).
967:. Civil ceremony 11 July 2004, in
38:it lacks sufficient corresponding
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1815:"Who will be the next Zulu king?"
1776:Reed Dance keeps traditions alive
1375:Revisiting the legacy of a legend
1350:"Bid to stop 'cruel' Zulu ritual"
1007:boarding school in KwaZulu-Natal.
674:The King's authorized biography,
120:17 September 1968 – 12 March 2021
1164:Chutel, Lynsey (12 March 2021).
1059:, betrothed 2006, married 2014.
452:, announced that he had died of
435:, in 1968 aged 20 years. Prince
404:King Cyprian Bhekuzulu kaSolomon
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2166:21st-century monarchs in Africa
2161:20th-century monarchs in Africa
2118:Misuzulu Sinqobile kaZwelithini
2107:Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu
1530:. 12 March 2021. Archived from
1267:Wade, Peter (12 October 1994).
1019:Thandekile "Thandi" Jane Ndlovu
422:Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu
366:Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu
86:Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu
1821:. South Africa. Archived from
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1853:Non-European Royalty website
916:Seventh-day Adventist Church
835:St John's Cathedral, Mthatha
740:UPhongolo Local Municipality
518:, his cousin (uncle in Zulu
2102:Cyprian Bhekuzulu kaSolomon
1875:Cyprian Bhekuzulu kaSolomon
1729:Ndou, Clive (7 June 2021).
1384:, City Press, 3 April 2005.
139:Cyprian Bhekuzulu kaSolomon
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1563:. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
569:In 1989 he criticized the
514:During most of the King's
216:Sibongile Winifred Dlamini
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1710:Visit to the Royal Palace
1691:. TimesLive, Sunday Times
1668:. scrolla.africa. Scrolla
906:, 1953–2021, daughter of
854:Mfundo Bovulengwa Mtirara
724:male-on-male sexual abuse
478:African National Congress
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348:Prince Thokozani Shabangu
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2039:Sigujana kaSenzangakhona
1731:"Royal divisions deepen"
1295:KwaZulu-Natal Parliament
860:from 2000, Chief of the
759:official labelled them
566:provincial authorities.
537:Minister of Home Affairs
2171:South African Anglicans
2063:Dingane kaSenzangakhona
1991:Chieftains of the Zulus
1882:King of the Zulu Nation
1621:"Strategic Persuasions"
908:Sobhuza II of Swaziland
285:Princess Bukhosibemvelo
270:Princess Nqobangothando
53:more precise citations.
2068:Mpande kaSenzangakhona
1715:16 August 2019 at the
980:The Wykeham Collegiate
876:late Prince Butho Zulu
738:Speaking at Phongolo
653:University of Zululand
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488:in the said election.
324:Princess Ntandoyenkosi
321:Princess Ntombizosuthu
294:Prince Nhlendlayenkosi
276:Princess Ntandoyesizwe
234:Thandekile Jane Ndlovu
2058:Shaka kaSenzangakhona
1651:www.galloimages.co.za
996:for her. Educated at
965:Bahurutshe BagaMoilwa
953:Enyokeni Royal Palace
939:Jacksonville, Florida
935:International Studies
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474:Inkatha Freedom Party
180:Union of South Africa
92:ISilo Samabandla Onke
2092:Dinuzulu kaCetshwayo
2034:Senzangakhona kaJama
1982:Ntombela kaMalandela
1977:Malandela kaLuzumana
1559:20 June 2023 at the
1198:Makhafola, Getrude.
879:Princess Khonza Zulu
703:Battle of Isandlwana
638:Animal Rights Africa
524:Mangosuthu Buthelezi
470:White South Africans
450:Mangosuthu Buthelezi
288:Prince Shlobosenkosi
1779:Mail & Guardian
933:, with a degree in
753:Democratic Alliance
669:ML Sultan Technikon
318:Princess Sinethemba
264:Prince Lethukuthula
2097:Solomon kaDinuzulu
2073:Cetshwayo kaMpande
1356:. 24 November 2009
1326:The New York Times
1244:The New York Times
1170:The New York Times
1073:List of Zulu kings
1050:Zola Zelusiwe Mafu
1033:Nompumelelo Mchiza
1000:, Pietermaritzburg
975:, Pietermaritzburg
961:Prince Oupa Moilwa
949:Ntandoyesizwe Zulu
846:Thembu Great Place
768:Wives and children
711:LGBT rights groups
686:on 16 March 2005.
671:in KwaZulu-Natal.
657:Newport University
651:In June 1994, the
539:in South Africa's
339:Prince Masikomahle
333:Prince Mandlesizwe
297:Prince Nhlanganiso
240:Zola Zelusiwe Mafu
237:Nompumelelo Mchiza
104:Zwelithini in 2011
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1889:Succeeded by
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1427:"Gay Slur uproar"
1380:18 April 2015 at
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900:Mantfombi Dlamini
842:Sitembele Mzamane
799:Kgalema Motlanthe
784:Lethukuthula Zulu
676:King of Goodwill,
437:Israel Mcwayizeni
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