Celebratory songs, chants and dance have filled the main stadium in South Africa's coastal city of Durban ahead of the historic coronation of the Zulu king.
It will be the first Zulu coronation since the country became a democracy in 1994. A woman is to be respected and protected. The Zulu Inkatha Freedom Party says it has put aside its difference with the governing African National Congress (ANC) ahead of the event. He made it a few months after his father had died and before his official succession had been resolved. This time we expect our king to wear his traditional garb because we now live in a democracy and there's absolutely no obligation for his majesty to wear British-inspired clothing." Then, as now, South Africa's traditional leadership was regulated by the government.
King Misuzulu KaZwelithini is today receiving his certificate of recognition from President Cyril Ramaphosa. Follow our live blog for up-to-date coverage.
[@IOL] [pic.twitter.com/fADhkS566w] [October 29, 2022] Spectators, young and old of various backgrounds, gathered to witness the momentous occasion in Durban today. [#MosesMabhida]stadium in their numbers to witness the [#coronation]of [#KingMisuzuluKaZwelithini]. UPDATE: Overzealous security personnel using stronghanded tactics have put a damper on the early part of the coronation of Zulu King, Misuzulu KaZwelithini in Durban on Saturday. [@IOL] [pic.twitter.com/0WdPJwOB6n] [October 29, 2022] However, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, the kingโs traditional prime minister and President Cyril Ramaphosa have not been spotted yet. [#KingMisuzulu]have arrived at the Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban. The presence of his siblings, praise singers and other royal family that are always near him is a sign that they are getting ready to welcome him. The king is under heavy security.โ IOL News (@IOL) This nows marks the start of the official prilogramme for his coronation. KZN MEC for economic development, tourism and environmental affairs, Siboniso Duma is co-directing the programme. One section of the stadium went wild when she mentioned former President Jacob Zuma.
The handover ceremony to King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini should bring finality to the contestation for the throne since the death of Queen Shiyiwe Mantfombi Dlamini ...
The president officially handed over a certificate of recognition - which officially recognises King Misuzulu as the reigning monarch of the Zulu nation.
President Cyril Ramaphosa hands over the certificate of recognition to King Misuzulu kaZwelithini. You are officially the King of the Zulu nation and the only king of the Zulu nation, said Ramaphosa as he handed over the certificate to the King. The president officially handed over a certificate of recognition - which officially recognises King Misuzulu as the reigning monarch of the Zulu nation.
Ramaphosa made the comments during a handover ceremony at the Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban.
[Ramaphosa hands Misuzulu certificate of recognition as King of the Zulus](https://ewn.co.za/0001/01/01/pictures-ramaphosa-hands-king-misuzulu-certificate-of-recognition-as-zulu-king) Ramaphosa made the comments on Saturday, during a certificate handover ceremony at the Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban. Ramaphosa made the comments during a handover ceremony at the Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban.
A new Zulu King was formally enthroned as the head of South Africa's most influential traditional monarchy at a colourful ceremony on Saturday attended by ...
Londolo Zungu, 49, was among the women at the party. Khaya Ndwandwe, a Zulu historian, said government's recognition of Misuzulu as "the real king of the Zulu people" means "now the king will be more than protected". "As you embark upon your reign as king ...I believe you are being called to step up and emulate the highest traditions of your ancestors," said Makgoba. The king vowed to promote "peace and reconciliation" and to "be a catalyst" for development. "Our king, is indeed officially the King of the Zulu nation and the only king of the Zulu nation," said Ramaphosa to loud applause at an 85,000-seater soccer stadium. A new Zulu King was formally enthroned as the head of South Africa's most influential traditional monarchy at a colourful ceremony on Saturday attended by tens of thousands.
President Cyril Ramaphosa officially handed over a certificate of recognition to King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini acknowledging him as the legitimate Zulu King ...
Land reform remains a huge problem," said Ramaphosa. "There was a sorrowful time after the passing of the former king but the tears have turned into joy. It is a heavy responsibility, but also an illustrious one.
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[Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/bereamail)or [Twitter. โThis historic moment only comes once in a lifetime. At this event, President Cyril Ramaphosa handed King Misuzulu the certificate of recognition as the leader of the Zulu Nation in accordance with the legislation.
With the maidens donned in colourful beads and traditional attires, Amabutho led the way into the festivities that started at 8am, which were also attended ...
May your steady hand guide and bring stability to the kingship of amaZulu. โYou have picked up the mighty spear that has fallen. The certificate recognised King Misuzulu as monarch of the Zulu nation in terms of section 8(1) of the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act.
Emboldened after some of his detractors made an about-turn and swayed support in his direction, King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini had vowed to forge unity among ...
A new Zulu King was formally enthroned as the head of South Africa's most influential traditional monarchy at a colourful ceremony on Saturday attended by ...
Londolo Zungu, 49, was among the women at the party. Khaya Ndwandwe, a Zulu historian, said government's recognition of Misuzulu as "the real king of the Zulu people" means "now the king will be more than protected". "As you embark upon your reign as king ...I believe you are being called to step up and emulate the highest traditions of your ancestors," said Makgoba. The king vowed to promote "peace and reconciliation" and to "be a catalyst" for development. "Our king, is indeed officially the King of the Zulu nation and the only king of the Zulu nation," said Ramaphosa to loud applause at an 85,000-seater soccer stadium. A new Zulu King was formally enthroned as the head of South Africa's most influential traditional monarchy at a colourful ceremony on Saturday attended by tens of thousands.
Misuzulu Zulu, 48, ascended the throne once held by his late father, Goodwill Zwelithini, who died in March 2021 after a diabetes-related illness.