“His Majesty will be remembered as a much-loved, visionary monarch who made an important contribution to cultural identity, national unity and economic development in KwaZulu-Natal and through this, to the development of our country as a whole.” - President Cyril Ramaphosa #RIPKingZwelithini
"I wish to send my heartfelt and sincere condolences to the Royal family and the Zulu Nation. We continue to pray for your strength during this difficult time and may His Majesty rest in eternal peace” “Sengathi umoya weMbube, Ubhejane ephuma esiqiwini ungalala ngoxolo.” - Minister Thoko Didiza #RIPKingZwelithini
“The sun has set on the Zulu nation. King Goodwill Zwelithini was a true custodian of Zulu Culture who was proud of his identity and heritage as uMzulu. He was a direct descendent of the great King Shaka Zulu and ruled throughout the apartheid era. He was regarded as a unifying force in the Zulu Kingdom. He was a bold and fearless leader who led one of the biggest monarchies in the world. Our hearts are with his family, his children, the Zulu nation and South Africa as a whole.”- Minister Nathi Mthethwa #RIPKingZwelithini
“The passing of King Goodwill Zwelithini this morning is a devastating impoverishment of our country and the people of KwaZulu-Natal and the Zulu Nation in particular. We will always remember his humble, calm and dignified demeanour which exemplified his abiding love for his people and the country." - Premier Job Mokgoro #RIPKingZwelithini
