KwaZulu-Natal Premier S’bu Ndebele has expressed his best wishes to King Goodwill Zwelithini, who celebrates his 58th birthday on Thursday.
The premier said: ”We join his majesty the king in the celebration of his birthday, our culture and heritage. Our government and the people of our province will continue to draw inspiration and courage from his wise leadership.”
Ndebele reaffirmed his commitment to working with the king in achieving social stability and economic growth.
”We take advantage of this important day to reaffirm our commitment to continue to work with his majesty, in our struggle to achieve our objective of social stability and economic growth. We wish his majesty all the best.”
Zwelithini played a leading role in the programme of unity and nation building.
”He is appreciated for the developmental role he plays in the agricultural, economy, culture and heritage of that province,” said Ndebele.
The premier was speaking on behalf of the provincial government, provincial executive committee, all government departments and the people of KwaZulu-Natal. — Sapa