CItizen reporter The longest serving monarch of the Zulu Kingdom passed away in the early hours of Friday morning. Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini s reign lasted more than 50 years. Picture: Gallo Images
Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, the traditional Prime Minister to the Zulu Monarch and nation, made the announcement through a statement saying the king’s health had taken a turn for the worse.
“It is with utmost grief that I inform the nation of the passing of his Majesty King Goodwill Zwelithini ka Bhekuzulu, King of the Zulu nation,” Buthelezi said.
“Tragically, while still in hospital, his Majesty’s health took a turn for the worse and he subsequently passed away in the early hours of this morning.”
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