LIVE BLOG: King Misuzulu's coronation at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban

King Misuzulu KaZwelithini. Screengrab: SABC/YouTube

King Misuzulu KaZwelithini. Screengrab: SABC/YouTube

Published Oct 29, 2022

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— Sihle Mavuso (@ZANewsFlash) October 29, 2022

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Update: #KingMisuzuluCoronation - Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi says he will pray to God that throughout his reign, King Misuzulu KaZwelithini will be guided by him. He adds that the King would fix what has been broken in the Zulu nation.

Update: #KingMisuzuluCoronation - Now on the podium is Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, the monarch's traditional prime minister. He will introduce King Misuzulu to speak. Drawing back, Buthelezi recalls how King Shaka formed the Zulu nation in only 12 years on the throne.

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LOOK + WATCH: Colourful affair at Moses Mabhida for King Misuzulu’s coronation

It was a colourful affair as dignitaries from around the world, as well as South African leaders and people from across the Zulu nation, came to pay homage to AmaZulu King Misuzulu Sinqobile kaZwelithini and watch as President Cyril Ramaphosa bestowed on him his certificate of Kingship.

Thousands came to witness the historic moment at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.

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UPDATE: Now on the podium is King Mswati III of Eswatini. The leader who is an uncle of #KingMisuzuluKaZwelithini will give a congratulatory message and words of wisdom to #KingMisuzulu.

Opening his speech he says today is a historic day and they are happy as Swatis to be invited to the occasion.

UPDATE: Another thunderous applause from the stands for former President Jacob Zuma as co-MEC Siboniso Duma acknowledges his presence at the Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban for the coronation of #KingMisuzulu.

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UPDATE: Now giving the traditional royal salute to #KingMisuzulu is Lutsango (from Eswatini) and Isiphithiphithi (from KwaZulu). #KingMisuzuluCoronation.

UPDATE: Zulu maidens, followed by women and male regiments from KwaZulu and Eswatini are taking turns in making traditional salutes to #KingMisuzulu.

After that Prof Otty Nxumalo will take the podium to give a brief history of the Zulu nation.

UPDATE: KZN Premier, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, is now introducing guests who are attending the coronation of #KingMisuzuluKaZwelithini at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. One section of the stadium went wild when she mentioned former President Jacob Zuma.

UPDATE: Anglican Bishop Thabo Makgona is giving an opening prayer. He speaks about state capture politics and corruption in the country.

This has annoyed some from the Zulu regiments side who are murmuring saying he is now abusing the platform to play politics.

TEASER: The second and official part of the programme of the coronation Zulu King, Misuzulu KaZwelithini has started. KZN MEC for economic development, tourism and environmental affairs, Siboniso Duma is co-directing the programme.

Everytime the big screen shows King Misuzulu, King Mswati, Prince Mangosuthu and EFF leader, Julius Malema, the stadium goes wild.

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Inkosi Mandla Mandela and his wife are among the VVIP guest at the #ZuluKingCoronation at Moses Mabhida Stadium. Picture: Sboniso Mngadi/Sunday Tribune

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EFF leader Julius Malema arrives for the coronation ceremony of King Misuzulu KaZwelithini at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. Picture: ZamaNdosi Cele/IOL

UPDATE: All signs now shows that #KingMisuzuluKaZwelithini will enter the stadium anytime soon. The presence of his siblings, praise singers and other royal family that are always near him is a sign that they are getting ready to welcome him. #KingMisuzuluCoronation

UPDATE: Members of the royal family from King Misuzulu KaZwelithini side are now arriving for the coronation. Spotted so far is Princess Bukhosibemvelo, Prince Bambindlovu and others. #KingMisuzuluKaZwelithini

Overzealous policing mars the start of colourful coronation of King Misuzulu

Overzealous security personnel using strong-armed tactics have put a damper on the early part of the coronation of Zulu King, Misuzulu KaZwelithini in Durban on Saturday.

With thousands of Zulu regiments and maidens already taking the centre stage by showcasing their dancing skills outside the stadium and on their way to the stadium, the joint security teams on the ground were seemingly not on the same page.

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Deputy President David Mabuza arrives at Moses Mabhida Stadium for the coronation ceremony of King Misuzulu. Picture: ZamaNdosi Cele/IOL

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Historic. The last part of the coronation of the 9th King of the Zulu nation, King Misuzulu KaZwelithini is today receiving his certificate of recognition from President Cyril Ramaphosa.

This completes the process of the 48-year-old king’s ascension to the throne after in August he performed the traditional part by entering the sacred royal kraal at KwaKhangelamankengane royal palace in Nongoma.

Well-wishers, guests of the king, Zulu people and others have already started streaming into the iconic Moses Mabhida stadium to witness history being made.