LOOK: Thousands attend coronation of Zulu King Misuzulu in Durban

Durban - His Majesty King Misuzulu Sinqobile kaZwelithini was formally recognised as the new king of the Zulu nation on Saturday after receiving a certificate of appointment from President Cyril Ramaphosa at the coronation attended by thousands at Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban. King Misuzulu succeeded King Goodwill Zwelithini who died last year. Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, who is the Traditional Prime Minister to the Zulu Monarch and nation said the certificate hand-over was in line with the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act. “It is the final step in a process that has already seen our King enthroned through the Ukungena Esibayeni ceremony, through the President’s official recognition, and through his naming in the will of our late Regent,” he said.

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