King Amazulu Misuzulu is about to perform the traditional ceremony of entering the sacred kraal (ukungena esibaeni) ahead of his long-awaited coronation this month.
Traditional ceremony of the King of Missuzulu
The Missusulu king will attend a traditional ceremony at the KwaKhangelamankengane royal palace in Nongoma, northern KwaZulu-Natal, on August 20 following his coronation on August 13.
The announcement was made by the Prime Minister of the Amazulu nation, Prince Mangasuthu Buthelezi, on Wednesday.
“This ceremony is being held in accordance with Zulu customs to enable the king to perform the necessary rituals in celebration of his appointment as king of the Zulu nation,” Buthelezi said in a statement.
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The royal family declared King Masuzulu as heir to the throne following the death of his father, King Goodwill Tswelithini last March and the death of Queen Regent Mtfombi Dlamini a month later.
Coronation
In March of this year, President Cyril Ramaphosa officially recognized Miss Zulu in terms of customary law and custom as the head of the Zulu monarch.
“Since the President of South Africa has recognized and announced His Majesty’s position, the King has ascended the throne de facto and de jure,” Buthelezi said.
The event will be attended by members of the royal family and Amakhosi ukungena esibaeni an event. Buthelezi said members of the public could also attend the ceremony.
Ramaphosa’s formal presentation of the certificate to the King during his coronation at the Moses Mabid Stadium in Durban has yet to be announced.
King Masuzulu said the venue chosen was more than suitable for the presentation of the certificate.
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