What happened to Zwelithini?
King Zwelithini died on 12 March in hospital where he was being treated for diabetes-related issues. He was the longest-serving Zulu monarch, having been on the throne for almost 50 years. After he was interred, his will was read out at a private gathering of the royal family.
Is King Zwelithini still alive?
Deceased (1948–2021)
Goodwill Zwelithini/Living or Deceased
How did Zwelithini died?
Diabetes
Goodwill Zwelithini/Cause of death
Zwelithini died on 12 March 2021, aged 72, after reportedly being admitted to hospital for diabetes-related illness.
What was the role of King Zwelithini?
King Zwelithini helped to bring the Zulu nation into the new political system by persuading Chief Buthelezi and his party to take part in South Africa’s first democratic elections in 1994.
Where was King Zwelithini buried?
KwaNongoma
The monarch’s body was taken to its final resting place in KwaNongoma, northern KwaZulu-Natal, on Wednesday. The privacy that surrounded parts of King Goodwill Zwelithini’s burial on Wednesday was normal protocol in how a king ought to be laid to rest as the leader of the Zulu nation.
Who is Goodwill Zwelithini successor?
The eldest son of South Africa’s late Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini has been chosen as successor to the throne, amid a bitter family feud. Prince Misuzulu, 46, was named in the will of Zulu Queen Mantfombi Dlamini-Zulu – his mother – who died unexpectedly last week.
Is King Goodwill Zwelithini still in hospital?
“It is with the utmost grief that I inform the nation of the passing of His Majesty King Goodwill Zwelithini ka Bhekuzulu, King of the Zulu Nation. 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.”
Who is King Goodwill Zwelithini successor?
Prince Misuzulu Zulu – the eldest son of South Africa’s late Zulu king Goodwill Zwelithini and his more recently deceased regent queen – has been designated heir to the monarchy amid a turbulent succession battle.
What killed King Goodwill Zwelithini?
March 12, 2021
Goodwill Zwelithini/Date of death
Why do kings get buried at night?
“When a king is being buried, it is believed he is being planted, he is going back to where he came from – that reed.” “The burial at midnight is a symbol – the king is departing from the present life at midnight and he transcends to the new world at the break of a new day.
How are Zulu Queens buried?
“In line with her wishes, as was done for His Majesty the King, Her Majesty will be interred at the crack of dawn in a private burial. As confirmed by her children, Her Majesty wished to be buried at her Royal Palace.