Misuzulu stamps his authority at reed dance ahead of coronation

Zulu king goes ahead with ceremony despite threats from opponents

18 September 2022 - 00:02

The reed dance was newly crowned King Misuzulu kaZwelithini’s first opportunity to stamp his authority as his detractors failed to stop him from performing the sacred act of accepting a reed next to the kraal at Enyokeni yesterday...

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