#KingMisuzuluCoronation - King Misuzulu is now dishing presents to his guests. A special present was reserved for Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi for his long role in putting the Zulu kingdom on the global map. Buthelezi was overcome by emotions & was seen holding back tears. @IOL
— Sihle Mavuso (@ZANewsFlash) October 29, 2022
#KingMisuzuluCoronation - King Misuzulu has concluded his speech. In conclusion, he said he was happy that the day came and passed without any incident. He then pledged again to lead honestly and truthfully as he settles on the prestigious throne. @ZANewsFlash
— IOL News (@IOL) October 29, 2022
#KingMisuzuluCoronation - Lastly, the King has thanked Zulu regiments, recalling how they stood with him when there was a fight (for the throne) within the royal family. For that he says he is immensely grateful for their support. @IOL
— Sihle Mavuso (@ZANewsFlash) October 29, 2022
#KingMisuzuluCoronation - Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi has concluded his remarks to introduce #KingMisuzulu to speak at his coronation at Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban. He pleaded with the King to appoint his own traditional prime minister and he will be fine with that. @IOL
— Sihle Mavuso (@ZANewsFlash) October 29, 2022
#KingMisuzuluCoronation - The king is now on the podium to speak to the nation. He is currently acknowledging the presence of several guests. Upon mention former President Jacob Gedleyihlkisa Zuma, the stadium went wild. @IOL
— Sihle Mavuso (@ZANewsFlash) October 29, 2022
#KingMisuzuluCoronation - Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi has concluded his remarks to introduce #KingMisuzulu to speak at his coronation at Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban. He pleaded with the King to appoint his own traditional prime minister and he will be fine with that. @IOL
— Sihle Mavuso (@ZANewsFlash) October 29, 2022
Update: #KingMisuzuluCoronation - Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi says he will pray to God that throughout his reign, King Misuzulu KaZwelithini will be guided by him. He adds that the King would fix what has been broken in the Zulu nation.
Update: #KingMisuzuluCoronation - Now on the podium is Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, the monarch's traditional prime minister. He will introduce King Misuzulu to speak. Drawing back, Buthelezi recalls how King Shaka formed the Zulu nation in only 12 years on the throne.
#KingMisuzuluKaZwelithini has now fully and officially ascended to the #Zulu throne. Here he is taking the oath of office administered by KwaZulu-Natal deputy judge President Isaac Madondo. 🎥 by @ZANewsFlash pic.twitter.com/F9vjfibYaE
— IOL News (@IOL) October 29, 2022
PHOTOS: Zulu regiments singing "Uyinkosi YoHlanga" you are the King of Kings as KwaZulu-Natal deputy judge president, Isaac Madondo, prepares to swear the King that he will honestly and truthfully lead the Zulu nation. @IOL pic.twitter.com/DLcPDkKFg6
— Sihle Mavuso (@ZANewsFlash) October 29, 2022
#KingMisuzuluCoronation - In conclusion, President Cyril Ramaphosa says he wishes that the Zulu nation, under the leadership of #KingMisuzulu, can reach tremendous heights and prosperity. He thanked all those who worked hard to make the coronation a success. @ZANewsFlash
— IOL News (@IOL) October 29, 2022
#KingMisuzuluCoronation - Cyril Ramaphosa recalls the heroism of the Zulu nation in the fight against colonisers. He cites the battle of Isandlwana, where the #Zulus defeated the British, inflicting their first ever defeat in their colonial history. @ZANewsFlash 📷 by @GCISMedia pic.twitter.com/0b6s28iDsQ
— IOL News (@IOL) October 29, 2022
#KingMisuzuluCoronation - Now on the podium is President Cyril Ramaphosa who got a lukewarm welcome when standing up to speak to the peope. When he mentioned the name of former President Jacob Zuma, acknowledging his presence in the stadium, the crowd briefly went wild. @IOL
— Sihle Mavuso (@ZANewsFlash) October 29, 2022
LOOK + WATCH: Colourful affair at Moses Mabhida for King Misuzulu’s coronation
It was a colourful affair as dignitaries from around the world, as well as South African leaders and people from across the Zulu nation, came to pay homage to AmaZulu King Misuzulu Sinqobile kaZwelithini and watch as President Cyril Ramaphosa bestowed on him his certificate of Kingship.
Thousands came to witness the historic moment at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.
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#KingMisuzuluCoronation - Cogta Minister Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma notes that yesterday it was raining in Durban. However, the weather is today sunny and good. She says that is a sign that even the ancestors are happy with coronation ceremony. @ZANewsFlash pic.twitter.com/UvTuviRjqo
— IOL News (@IOL) October 29, 2022
UPDATE: Now on the podium is COGTA Minister, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. She will introduce President Cyril Ramaphosa who will give the keynote address and then later bow before #KingMisuzulu and give him his certificate of recognition. @IOL
— Sihle Mavuso (@ZANewsFlash) October 29, 2022
#KingMisuzuluCoronation - The shortest speech ever, King Mswati III of Eswatini has concluded his speech at the coronation of King Misuzulu at the Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban. In Eswatini, the King can speak for hours to end without being interrupted. @IOL
— Sihle Mavuso (@ZANewsFlash) October 29, 2022
#KingMisuzuluCoronation - King Mswati laments that King Misuzulu is taking power following the devastating of Covid-19 and the April floods that left over 300 people dead. @IOL
— Sihle Mavuso (@ZANewsFlash) October 29, 2022
#KingMisuzuluCoronation - #KingMswati repeats that he is happy to be part of the #coronation of King Misuzulu. He says this is strengthening the warm relations between Zulus and Swatis. He traces back the history of the relationship to the era of #KingShaka. @ZANewsFlash
— IOL News (@IOL) October 29, 2022
#KingMisuzuluCoronation - King Mswati III says now the Zulus have a King, it menas they have a father and they use report everything they do to him. Using Swati parables, he adds that the coronation of the new King means that the fight for the throne is now over. @IOL
— Sihle Mavuso (@ZANewsFlash) October 29, 2022
KingMisuzuluCoronation - King Mswati says this is history in making and people will learn how a King is installed. Furthermore, he says the coronation is consoling as it comes after the Zulu nation lost King Goodwill Zwelithini and Queen Mantfombi Dlamini-Zulu last year. @IOL
— Sihle Mavuso (@ZANewsFlash) October 29, 2022
UPDATE: Now on the podium is King Mswati III of Eswatini. The leader who is an uncle of #KingMisuzuluKaZwelithini will give a congratulatory message and words of wisdom to #KingMisuzulu. Opening his speech he says today is a historic day. @IOL pic.twitter.com/1EXMCu2ofv
— Sihle Mavuso (@ZANewsFlash) October 29, 2022
Video by Linda Gumede
UPDATE: Now on the podium is King Mswati III of Eswatini. The leader who is an uncle of #KingMisuzuluKaZwelithini will give a congratulatory message and words of wisdom to #KingMisuzulu.
Opening his speech he says today is a historic day and they are happy as Swatis to be invited to the occasion.
UPDATE: Another thunderous applause from the stands for former President Jacob Zuma as co-MEC Siboniso Duma acknowledges his presence at the Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban for the coronation of #KingMisuzulu.
#KingMisuzuluCoronation - Inkosi Sifiso Shinga gives special praise to Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, the traditional prime minister. He says we are here because of you. That's reference to the fact that Buthelezi stood with the King until he fully ascended to the throne. @IOL
— Sihle Mavuso (@ZANewsFlash) October 29, 2022
UPDATE: Inkosi Sifiso Shinga the chairperson of the KZN house of traditional leaders is now on the podium to speak. However his speech is repeatedly interrupted by the power sound system. #KingMisuzuluKaZwelithini #KingMisuzuluCoronation @IOL
— Sihle Mavuso (@ZANewsFlash) October 29, 2022
UPDATE: Now giving the traditional royal salute to #KingMisuzulu is Lutsango (from Eswatini) and Isiphithiphithi (from KwaZulu). #KingMisuzuluCoronation.
UPDATE: Zulu maidens, followed by women and male regiments from KwaZulu and Eswatini are taking turns in making traditional salutes to #KingMisuzulu.
After that Prof Otty Nxumalo will take the podium to give a brief history of the Zulu nation.
UPDATE: KZN Premier, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, is now introducing guests who are attending the coronation of #KingMisuzuluKaZwelithini at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. One section of the stadium went wild when she mentioned former President Jacob Zuma.
#EFF leader #JuliusMalema flanked by former Secretary-General on the left and current SG Marshal Dlamini on the right is having a light moment in the packed VVIP suits at Moses Mabhida Stadium for the #ZuluKingCoronation 🎥 by @sbonisomngadi/
— IOL News (@IOL) October 29, 2022
@SundayTribuneSA pic.twitter.com/aENYMHTMbY
UPDATE: Anglican Bishop Thabo Makgona is giving an opening prayer. He speaks about state capture politics and corruption in the country.
This has annoyed some from the Zulu regiments side who are murmuring saying he is now abusing the platform to play politics.
TEASER: The second and official part of the programme of the coronation Zulu King, Misuzulu KaZwelithini has started. KZN MEC for economic development, tourism and environmental affairs, Siboniso Duma is co-directing the programme.
Everytime the big screen shows King Misuzulu, King Mswati, Prince Mangosuthu and EFF leader, Julius Malema, the stadium goes wild.
Video by Sihle Mavuso
UPDATE: #KingMisuzulu has finally arrived at the Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban. This nows marks the start of the official prilogramme for his coronation. @IOL
— Sihle Mavuso (@ZANewsFlash) October 29, 2022
UPDATE: The Moses Mabhida stadium goes wild as King Misuzulu's convoy enters the arena. The king is under heavy security. @ZANewsFlash #KingMisuzuluCoronation #KingMisuzulu
— IOL News (@IOL) October 29, 2022
JUST IN: Queen Sibongile Dlamini-Zulu, the first litigant in the many court battles for the Zulu throne & estate of King Goodwill Zwelithini, is also attending the coronation of #KingMisuzuluKaZwelithini. Also in attendance are Queens Thandekile Ndlovu & Zola Mafu. @ZANewsFlash
— IOL News (@IOL) October 29, 2022
Former President @PresJGZuma is in full traditional gear at the Moses Mabhida Stadium for the #ZuluKingCoronation @IOL @SundayTribuneSA pic.twitter.com/0pOD98AYLs
— Sboniso Mngadi™ (@sbonisomngadi) October 29, 2022
UPDATE: King Misuzulu's traditional prime minister's, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi and President Cyril Ramaphosa have now arrived at the Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban. This signals that the official programme.
— Sihle Mavuso (@ZANewsFlash) October 29, 2022
UPDATE: All signs now shows that #KingMisuzuluKaZwelithini will enter the stadium anytime soon. 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. #KingMisuzuluCoronation
UPDATE: Members of the royal family from King Misuzulu KaZwelithini side are now arriving for the coronation. Spotted so far is Princess Bukhosibemvelo, Prince Bambindlovu and others. #KingMisuzuluKaZwelithini
UPDATE: Most VIP guests of #KingMisuzulu have arrived at the Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban. However, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, the king’s traditional prime minister and President Cyril Ramaphosa have not been spotted yet. @IOL
— Sihle Mavuso (@ZANewsFlash) October 29, 2022
Overzealous policing mars the start of colourful coronation of King Misuzulu
Overzealous security personnel using strong-armed tactics have put a damper on the early part of the coronation of Zulu King, Misuzulu KaZwelithini in Durban on Saturday.
With thousands of Zulu regiments and maidens already taking the centre stage by showcasing their dancing skills outside the stadium and on their way to the stadium, the joint security teams on the ground were seemingly not on the same page.
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IFP National Spokesperson Mkhuleko Hlengwa says that although King Misuzulu was already on the throne today's coronation is also about ensuring that due processes are followed both culturally & legally in accordance with the constitution. #ZuluKingCoronation @SundayTribuneSA @IOL pic.twitter.com/56ePJroE89
— SAMKELO T.L MTSHALI (@Sam_Blaszczy6) October 29, 2022
Diehard local football fan Joy “Mama Joy” Chauke says that despite today being Soweto Derby day, with Orlando Pirates taking on Kaizer Chiefs in Joburg, being at the Moses Mabhida Stadium for King Misuzulu's coronation was more important. #ZuluKingCoronation @SundayTribuneSA @IOL pic.twitter.com/mQel8Wjlqz
— SAMKELO T.L MTSHALI (@Sam_Blaszczy6) October 29, 2022
WATCH: A smiling Thabo Mbeki, the former president of South Africa who was recalled from office by the ANC in September 2008, arriving for the coronation of #KingMisuzulu at the Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban. @IOL pic.twitter.com/0WdPJwOB6n
— Sihle Mavuso (@ZANewsFlash) October 29, 2022
PHOTOS: The arrival of King Mswati III of Eswatini at the Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban for the coronation of #KingMisuzulu @IOL pic.twitter.com/T8IGlzBfCZ
— Sihle Mavuso (@ZANewsFlash) October 29, 2022
Former President #jacobzuma has arrived in full Zulu traditional gear. He is a guest of #KingMisuzuluKaZwelithini . 🎥 by @ZANewsFlash #coronation pic.twitter.com/IWiGb60QiO
— IOL News (@IOL) October 29, 2022
WATCH: This was the arrival of Ian Khama arriving at the Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban for the coronation of #KingMisuzuluKaZwelithini @IOL pic.twitter.com/HQpnAtS9Po
— Sihle Mavuso (@ZANewsFlash) October 29, 2022
Philanthropist Ishwar Ramlutchman Mabheka Zulu who worked closely with the late #KingZwelithini says he looking forward to continuing working with #KingMisuzulu
— IOL News (@IOL) October 29, 2022
on the community project and preservation of culture. 🎥 by @sbonisomngadi @SundayTribuneSA #coronation pic.twitter.com/Aj0H9S68ye
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. The joint security teams on the ground are seemingly not on the same page on drop off zones. @IOL
— Sihle Mavuso (@ZANewsFlash) October 29, 2022
WATCH: KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube has just arrived at the icon Moses Mabhida Stadium to witness the watershed ceremony. #KingMisuzuluCoronation@SundayTribuneSA @IOL pic.twitter.com/FrYNydMQKY
— MaMnguni💫 (@LindaGumede15) October 29, 2022
1KZN TV Station Manager Edwin Mncwango says that today is proud, historic, and once in a lifetime moment for the Zulu nation and he has also called for unity. #ZuluKingCoronation@SundayTribuneSA @IOL pic.twitter.com/UfZLGoCK9W
— SAMKELO T.L MTSHALI (@Sam_Blaszczy6) October 29, 2022
King Asante from Ghana is the first #African #monarch to arrive. He is part of the eight monarchs from African countries who confirmed that they will take part in #KingMisuzuluCoronation ceremony. 🎥 by @LindaGumede15 pic.twitter.com/T75HydB3Xp
— IOL News (@IOL) October 29, 2022
Police Minister, #BhekiCele, has arrived at the Moses Mabhida Stadium for #KingMisuzuluKaZwelithini 's #coronation . He says everything is secure and people do not need to worry about anything. 🎥 by @ pic.twitter.com/3Obnylyhw4
— IOL News (@IOL) October 29, 2022
Video by Charmaine Mazibuko
In groups, #Zulu regiments are fine-tuning their traditional dances before making a grand entrance to the #MosesMabhida stadium in #Durban where the coronation for #KingMisuzuluKaZwelithini is taking place. 📷 by @ZANewsFlash pic.twitter.com/3d1wkdNUtB
— IOL News (@IOL) October 29, 2022
The general public are pouring into the #MosesMabhida stadium in their numbers to witness the #coronation of #KingMisuzuluKaZwelithini . Spectators, young and old of various backgrounds, gathered to witness the momentous occasion in Durban today. 🎥 by @ZNgcoya pic.twitter.com/sMgizF4st6
— IOL News (@IOL) October 29, 2022
PHOTOS: Some Zulu regiments are already making their way to the Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban for #KingMisuzulu's coronation. True to their words, security forces have formed a ring of steel around the venue, access and movement of vehicles is strictly controlled. @IOL pic.twitter.com/fADhkS566w
— Sihle Mavuso (@ZANewsFlash) October 29, 2022
Video by Sihle Mavuso
The Isphithiphithi group from oNdini, in Ulundi, are dancing and singing in excitement at #MosesMabhida Stadium ahead of the ceremony to handover the certificate of recognition to #KingMisuzuluKaZwelithini 🎥 @SHANELL_0906 #coronation pic.twitter.com/iRh2XE3DkG
— IOL News (@IOL) October 29, 2022
WATCH: Some Zulu regiments are already up and ready for the big day of #KingMisuzulu at the Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban. pic.twitter.com/octRPrHqtp
— Sihle Mavuso (@ZANewsFlash) October 29, 2022
#kingMisuzulu - Hundreds of Zulu regiments and maidens are already up and getting ready for the big day of King Misuzulu's coronation at the Moses Mabhida stadium. Most vehicles parked here have Zululand registrations. @IOL pic.twitter.com/cHlNpBo631
— Sihle Mavuso (@ZANewsFlash) October 29, 2022
Historic. The last part of the coronation of the 9th King of the Zulu nation, King Misuzulu KaZwelithini is today receiving his certificate of recognition from President Cyril Ramaphosa.
This completes the process of the 48-year-old king’s ascension to the throne after in August he performed the traditional part by entering the sacred royal kraal at KwaKhangelamankengane royal palace in Nongoma.
Well-wishers, guests of the king, Zulu people and others have already started streaming into the iconic Moses Mabhida stadium to witness history being made.