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The anniversary of King Goodwill Zwelithini’s death was on 12 March; he wished for his successor to bring peace and prosperity.
BHEKEZI

Will the Zulu people act in goodwill and for the will of good?

The anniversary of King Goodwill Zwelithini’s death was on 12 March; he wished for his successor to bring peace and prosperity

  • Ntombenhle Khathwane
5 min read
CYRIL RAMAPHOSA

Zulu land body in limbo: Who becomes Ingonyama trustee?

A lack of precedent has raised concerns about the future of the Ingonyama Trust after the death of the king, its sole trustee

  • Paddy Harper
3 min read
CYRIL RAMAPHOSA

Ramaphosa awards King Goodwill Zwelithini a special official state funeral

The KZN government has closed for a week to mourn the monarch

  • Eyaaz Matwadia
6 min read
King Goodwill ascended to the throne in 1968, after the death of his father, King Cyprian Bhekuzulu kaSolomon.
BUTHELEZI CLAN

King Goodwill Zwelithini dies in hospital

The IFP leader and spokesperson for the royal family, Mangosothu Buthelezi, has confirmed that King Goodwill Zwelithini has died.

  • Eunice Masson
1 min read