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The ANC said the king has been leading from the front for many years.
The passing of the beloved His Majesty the King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu, sent waves of shock throughout South Africa
The body of Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini is expected to return to his main palace on Friday afternoon where the monarch will lie in state for a few days.
Cogta Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has described King Goodwill Zwelithini as an activist on many fronts, including in the fight against HIV/Aids.
Local celebrities including Nandi Madida, DJ Tira and Nelisiwe Sibiya have all taken to social media to extend their condolences after King Goodwill Zwelithini’s passing.
Western Cape Acting Premier Bonginkosi Madikizela has extended his condolences to the royal family of Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini, following his passing.
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday mourned Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini, who died earlier in the day after spending some weeks in hospital.
Deputy Minister of Correctional Services Inkosi Patekile Holomisa has described Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini as ’the embodiment of the institution of traditional leadership’.
The King of the Zulu Nation succumbed and died after a long battle with an illness in hospital.
Born in Nongoma in July 1948, King Goodwill Zwelithini was the eldest son of King Cyprian and his second wife, Queen Thomo
King Goodwill Zwelithini, who assumed the throne at just 23 years of age, led the Zulu nation through turbulent years in South Africa’s political landscape and did much to revive customs that had been abandoned by his predecessors.
In his tribute to Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini, UDM leader Bantu Holomisa made special mention of the monarch’s style and flair, calling him ’a very neat and fastidious person who enjoyed dressing well’.
Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini died this morning. ANA photographer Nqobile Mbonambi, who developed a special bond with the monarch, shares pictures she has taken of him over the years.
KZN leader of government Business and MEC for finance Nomusa Dube-Ncube expressed her sadness following the passing of King Goodwill Zwelithini on Friday morning.
King Goodwill Zwelithini ka Bhekuzulu has died. He was 73 years old.
For the first time since the dawn of democracy in 1994, Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini, will not open the KZN legislature as per the institution's decades-old tradition.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has wished King Goodwill Zwelithini a speedy recovery. The king, 73, was hospitalised this week after after his glucose levels shot up unexpectedly.
King Goodwill Zwelithini has commended the government for the efforts being made to curb Covid-19 and pleaded with the nation to adhere to all safety instructions
Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini wants President Cryil Ramaphosa to sign an agreement promising to exclude territories that the monarch controls.