Zulu royal court hosts memorial service after burying Queen Regent Mantfombi Dlamini-Zulu iol.co.za - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from iol.co.za Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
LIVE FEED: Zulu royal court hosts memorial service after burying Queen Regent Mantfombi Dlamini-Zulu
Share
Durban - After burying Queen Regent Mantfombi Dlamini-Zulu in the thick of dawn at the Khangelamankengane Palace, a state-sponsored memorial will be held in remembrance of the Zulu monarch.
The 65 year-old was buried according to the Swati royal culture of wrapping royals in a cow s hide.
Her private burial was conducted around 2am by a special team of traditional culture experts from eSwatini and the Zulu monarch.
WATCH FEED HERE
The burial was attended by family members from both monarchies.
Among those from the Swati monarch was the queen s brother, Prince Guduza Dlamini who was assigned by King Mswati to lead the high-powered delegation.
WATCH: Prince Misizulu homecoming ahead of his expected announcement as next Zulu King iol.co.za - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from iol.co.za Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
WATCH: Prince Misuzulu homecoming ahead of his expected announcement as next Zulu King
Share
Nongoma â The memorial service of the late Zulu Queen Regent, Mantfombi Dlamini-Zulu, was briefly interrupted on Friday morning when energetic Zulu regiments ushered Prince Misuzulu into a marquee hosting VIPs mourners.
The commotion started minutes before 11am, when the regiments led by princes escorted Misuzulu to the tent, pushing their way ahead. Metres before they reached the marquee, they stopped, chanting traditional Zulu songs and were joined by Zulu maidens who also chanted their own songs.
Noticeably, Prince Misuzulu, who is tipped to be announced as the next Zulu king later today or tomorrow, was dressed like his father, the late King Goodwill Zwelithini. He was also under heavy security protection from bodyguards in suits.
Comments From left: Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize and Police Minister Bheki Cele at the royal palace in Nongoma yesterday. Photo by Jabulani Langa.
FOLLOWING Zulu royal house public divisions and squabbles after the death of regent Queen Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu, Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has called for calm.
Mkhize was one of the mourners who visited KwaKhethomthandayo Royal Palace in Nongoma, KZN on Tuesday, 4 May. He was accompanied by Police Minister Bheki Cele.
Mkhize told Daily Sun he called the Zulu royal house and all those who are in leadership to work together to discuss issues.