Zulu Reed Dance future is uncertain
By Thabo Makwakwa
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Durban - AS Zulu Monarch King Goodwill Zwelithini was about to be buried on Wednesday night according to traditional customs, izintombi zomhlanga (maidens) raised concerns about the future of Umkhosi Womhlanga (Reed Dance festival).
The maidens, who were gathered at the KwaKhethomthandayo Royal Palace to honour and mourn the late Zulu King, were worried about how there were mixed messages about how the King would be buried.
Leader of the maidens, Bongiwe Ngubane, said they were disappointed as they were not involved nor consulted as âThe flowers of the Kingâ.