“They subsequently held a hunt, in spite of the Family’s decision.
“Based on the Family’s decision, I warned Mr Nhleko (Mgilija) that neither he nor his regiments should attend a hunt in the absence of the King. He agreed that he would not do so. Nevertheless, he proceeded, as I learnt later and attended the hunt. When some people asked him how he could be there when the King was not there, he responded that as far as he knows a King has not yet been appointed.
“Clearly His Majesty does not encourage people to defy regulations. He never sent Mr Nhleko to Nkandla, nor did he instruct him to go.”
Tebogo Letsie
The Zulu regiment that went to Nkandla this weekend were acting in defiance of orders from the King.
In a statement late on Saturday night, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi said that he, along with His Majesty King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini,the Queen Mother, Her Majesty Queen Mayvis maZungu, and the Zulu Royal Family, distanced themselves from the actions of induna and Zulu regiment commander Zihogo Maguzumbela Nhleko, known to many as Mgilija who led a group of people dressed in Zulu attire and accoutrements to Nkandla to join those who are sympathising with the former President Mr Jacob Zuma.