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King Goodwill Zwelithini. Picture: S'bonelo Ngcobo

Zulu monarch King Goodwill Zwelithini has criticised people who engage in same-sex relationships, labelling them as “rotten”, according to a newspaper report on Monday.

“Traditionally, there were no people who engaged in same sex relationships. There was nothing like that and if you do it, you must know that you are rotten,” he was quoted in The Times.

“I don't care how you feel about it. If you do it, you must know that it is wrong and you are rotten. Same sex is not acceptable.”

He was speaking at Nquthu, in northern KwaZulu-Natal, during the 133rd commemoration of the Battle of Isandlwana, which the Zulu regiments won.

On Sunday, Zwelithini shared the stage with President Jacob Zuma, who was criticised in 2006 for homophobic statements he made then at a Heritage Day celebration. - Sapa

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roots, wrote

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04:36pm on 23 January 2012
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IOL, i see that you do not post my comment, by the way, thanks for that, i know if you tell the truth, poeple start to distance themselves to you, but I gues one day you will remember all my comments when what you think is realy, is fake.....as you know it...

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LK, wrote

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04:24pm on 23 January 2012
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ANON 04.03.....Good to know you have the ability to listen. I am very, very happily married to a beautifull woman for 14 years in March this year.Two beautiful blonde daughters have been born from our marriage.I have two dogs(No I do not do bestality!!)The difference is buddy - I DO NOT JUDGE. THAT IS NOT FOR ME OR YOU TO DO. Now re - read what I wrote. I am as straight as an arrow like you but how do you plan to change a persons sexual preference? Stone them? As has happened to a lesbian lady recently. Do you condone that? Do you want to shoot them? HUH? Now buddy it is my chance to listen............And by the way, put the agro away. Debate rationally.

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Anonymous, wrote

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04:23pm on 23 January 2012
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@ Dr Govender, this is the Zulu King,he might be nobody to you, everyone has the right of speech in this country maybe not in India..Balcks are majority in this country not indians..Keep your opinion about the this kingdom to youself

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Guess who , wrote

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04:13pm on 23 January 2012
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My King he is totaly correct

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Anonymous, wrote

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04:03pm on 23 January 2012
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LK i'm not one of those that think the challenges we faced before are now suddenly out the window because they are not and you know it. tell me again why You a pro gay? are you gay or you stand to benefit from being gay? i'm listening

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Anonymous, wrote

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03:56pm on 23 January 2012
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@Realist i'm happy to engage with you on the polygamy issue on the correct platform, however at this point the subject is gay, can you substantiate your support for it instead of changing the subject and also trying to ridicule the King on a different subject.

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Greg, wrote

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03:52pm on 23 January 2012
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And this comes from a guy who wears kitsch leopard skin shawls

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Gadaffi, wrote

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03:49pm on 23 January 2012
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The King looks more like an overfed old queen herself

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Anonymous, wrote

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03:47pm on 23 January 2012
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LK i refuse to just accept things as they are, these kinds of behaviours have long term effects on our people. It affects everyone because my some idiot who was influenced by another idiot will can easily influence my child (and don't even talk about it will be the child's choice). If as society we condone such behaviours, our children are products of society or the communities we live in, including if we have people glamourizing being gay or lesbian the kids will follow, yet no one will tell the kids of the long term effects of this such as the reproduction of our nation. Anyone who say yes to this nonsense is against reproduction and i wonder why you will be against the natural ways of life...Tell the truth

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LK, wrote

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03:46pm on 23 January 2012
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ANON 03.14........Very interesting take on the meaning of genetics old chap. My, you do indeed have a very deeprooted fear of the white gene; Whiteys are still being blamed for all evil in S.A.today, but to now allege that this is a new 'plot' at preserving the white gene is ridiculous. Are you for real? Are you in the closet? do you love your dog? Do you secretely wear a Superman suite and swing from light fittings? So I suggest - take your racist ridiculous crap to someone who cares to listen. You are also one of those who make Malema seem like a professor in the Eurozone Crisis. Oh never mind.If the Jean fits wear it.

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Tshepo, wrote

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03:45pm on 23 January 2012
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Rotten tongue. How would you feel if i say you're rotten because of having too many wives and marrying a someone the age of your daughter? Sies man!!!!

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say, wrote

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03:36pm on 23 January 2012
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our big sopies in sa are giving it praise.in his house his kids will be watching on tv.

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Realist, wrote

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03:34pm on 23 January 2012
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@anonymous 3.14 you say it is wrong but so is polygamy. But I suppose in your logic Polygamy leads to more reproduction (the sole purpose of man in life as you say) which leads to more overcrowded squatter camps and more unemployed youth with no jobs and no hope for the future...

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Anonymous, wrote

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03:34pm on 23 January 2012
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Stupid leading the blind. There is no God (grow up you religious idiots) and there is nothing wrong with homosexuality.

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scanban, wrote

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03:30pm on 23 January 2012
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As long as they take a ZUUUUUMAH (shower) after worth, who cares

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Situation, wrote

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03:20pm on 23 January 2012
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my king is right!

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Anonymous, wrote

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03:20pm on 23 January 2012
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But Shaka was gay, He never stayed with a woman and was always surrounded by young men.

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LK, wrote

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03:14pm on 23 January 2012
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It is high time everyone accepted that there will ALWAYS be two opinions - for and against. That much is obvious. Furthermore each one is entitled to his her opinion and preference. The bottom line is as long as it does not impact negatively on your life; LIVE AND LET LIVE I say. I can't for the life of me understand this whole hoo haa. Chilax and enjoy life - it is very short.

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@aNON, wrote

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03:10pm on 23 January 2012
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You are right the ten commandments were given by god in Exodus 20 after Leviticus but please do not be mistaken that from then on all was well and simple and straight forward Exodus 21 and 22 follows with a whole lot of other brutal outdated commandemnts which you bible punchers conveniently ignore these are just some of them: “Anyone who beats their male or female slave with a rod must be punished if the slave dies as a direct result, but they are not to be punished if the slave recovers after a day or two, since the slave is their property. So the bible is ok on slavery and beating people is ok if they recover? “If two people quarrel and one hits the other with a stone or with a fist and the victim does not die but is confined to bed, the one who struck the blow will not be held liable if the other can get up and walk around outside with a staff; however, the guilty party must pay the injured person for any loss of time and see that the victim is completely healed. So Assault is ok if the person recovers? You cant seriusly believe in such archaich laws and teachings surely? Or do you pick and choose what suits you and leave out all that doesn't?

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Freedom of choice..., wrote

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02:44pm on 23 January 2012
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For those of you who defend the King by using the bible as a basis read Deuteronomy 17 which forbids polygamy of kings "He must not take many wives, or his heart will be led astray. He must not accumulate large amounts of silver and gold.... mmm so according to the so called ures that you guys so blindly follow when it suits you your "King" is a immoral sinner too ha ha...

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