Publications
Partners
Zulu warriors in traditional regalia gather in KwaNongoma on ahead of the burial of King Goodwill Zwelithini. Picture: AP
Zulu regiments (amabutho) and members of the public gathered as the remains of King Goodwill Zwelithini arrived at kwaKhethomthandayo royal palace in kwaNongoma where the king was laid to rest in a ceremony called planting (ukutshalwa).
The 72-year-old monarch was buried in the early hours of Thursday, with mourners lining the roads to pay their respects. The memorial service was held later.
Zwelithini passed on from Covid-19-related complications on March 12.
Queen Mantfombi Dlamini, who married the king in 1973, has been confirmed as the regent until a new monarch takes the throne.
Below is a snapshot of images from the memorial.
A young Zulu maiden dances during the memorial service of the king Picture: Phill Magakoe/Reuters
These women were part of the burial procession ahead of the funeral at the king’s KwaKhethomthandayo Palace last Thursday Picture: Darren Stewart/Gallo Images
Disgruntled Zulu warriors break the police barrier to get in front of the palace where the funeral was held. Picture: Darren Stewart/gallo images
Zulu warriors in traditional regalia gather in KwaNongoma on ahead of the burial of King Goodwill Zwelithini. Picture: AP
A young Zulu maiden dances during the memorial service of the king Picture: Phill Magakoe/Reuters
These women were part of the burial procession ahead of the funeral at the king’s KwaKhethomthandayo Palace last Thursday Picture: Darren Stewart/Gallo Images
Disgruntled Zulu warriors break the police barrier to get in front of the palace where the funeral was held. Picture: Darren Stewart/gallo images
Mourners at the funeral service of King Goodwill Zwelithini KaBhekuzulu on March 18. Picture: Darren Stewart/Gallo images
A member of the royal household attends a memorial service for Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini in Nongoma. The Zulu monarch’s reign spanned more than 50 years. Picture: PhilL Magakoe/AP Photo
Zulu maidens pay tribute to the late king. Picture: Darren Stewart/Gallo IKingmages
Thousands of amabutho joined the burial procession ahead of the funeral at KwaKhethomthandayo Palace. Picture: Darren Stewart/Gallo images
A Zulu warrior added a personal touch to his traditional outfit Picture: Darren Stewart/Gallo images
Mourners at the funeral service of King Goodwill Zwelithini KaBhekuzulu on March 18. Picture: Darren Stewart/Gallo images
A member of the royal household attends a memorial service for Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini in Nongoma. The Zulu monarch’s reign spanned more than 50 years Picture: PhilL Magakoe/AP Photo
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 |
