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Minister Nathi Mthethwa on the passing of King Goodwill Zwelithini Minister Nathi Mthethwa on the passing of King Goodwill Zwelithini
The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa, extends his heartfelt sympathies to the family of King Goodwill Zwelithini, who passed away in the early hours of this morning, as confirmed by the royal house. He was 72 years old and the leader of South Africa’s largest ethnic group.
Born on 14 July 1948, he was the eldest son born to King Cyprian Bhekuzulu and his second wife, Queen Thomo. King Zwelithini made history as the longest serving monarch of the Zulu Kingdom, with a reign spanning over five decades. He was crowned King in 1971, following the passing of his father in 1968.
The 72-year-old led his people through the dark days of the apartheid regime and, after democracy was achieved, remained atop his throne as the leader of his Nation but on Friday morning he took his final breath.
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The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa, extends his heartfelt sympathies to the family of King Goodwill Zwelithini, who passed away in the early hours of this morning, as confirmed by the royal house. He was 72 years old and the leader of South Africa’s largest ethnic group. Born on 14 July 1948, he was the eldest son born to King Cyprian Bhekuzulu and his second wife, Queen Thomo. King Zwelithini made history as the longest serving monarch of the Zulu Kingdom, with a reign spanning over five decades. He was crowned King in 1971, following the passing of his father in 1968.