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King Goodwill Zwelithini was a courageous leader, says ANC
The ANC said the king has been leading from the front for many years.
Tributes pour in for the King of Kings
The passing of the beloved His Majesty the King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu, sent waves of shock throughout South Africa
King Goodwill Zwelithini to lie in state from Friday, but mourners must adhere to Covid-19 protocols
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.
Dlamini Zuma hails King Zwelithini’s activism
Cogta Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has described King Goodwill Zwelithini as an activist on many fronts, including in the fight against HIV/Aids.
Celebs pay homage to King Goodwill Zwelithini
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 extends condolences after King Zwelithini’s death
Western Cape Acting Premier Bonginkosi Madikizela has extended his condolences to the royal family of Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini, following his passing.
King Goodwill Zwelithini will be remembered as a much-loved and visionary monarch, says Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday mourned Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini, who died earlier in the day after spending some weeks in hospital.
’King Goodwill Zwelithini was a modern traditional leader who used his position to advance his people’
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 has fallen: A nation mourns
The King of the Zulu Nation succumbed and died after a long battle with an illness in hospital.
King Goodwill Zwelithini: a king who led the fight against HIV/Aids and spoke his mind
Born in Nongoma in July 1948, King Goodwill Zwelithini was the eldest son of King Cyprian and his second wife, Queen Thomo
Nation mourns King Goodwill Zwelithini, a man who revived age-old Zulu customs
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.
’He enjoyed dressing well’: Bantu Holomisa remembers Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini
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’.
Picture tribute to my King, Goodwill Zwelithini
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.
’I will remember him as a father’: MEC Dube-Ncube pays tribute to Zulu king
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.
BREAKING NEWS: King Goodwill Zwelithini has died
King Goodwill Zwelithini ka Bhekuzulu has died. He was 73 years old.
Zulu King skips opening of KZN legislature, event canned
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.
Ramaphosa wishes hospitalized Zulu king a speedy recovery
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 asks nation to respect Covid-19 lockdown restrictions
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 wants South Africa land reform to exclude his territories
Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini wants President Cryil Ramaphosa to sign an agreement promising to exclude territories that the monarch controls.