King Goodwill Zwelithini’s body to arrive at Nongoma palace today The Zulu Royal Household has expressed gratitude for tributes that have come in following the passing of amaZulu King Goodwill Zwelithini. FILE: Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini looks on prior to delivering a speech during a traditional gathering called Imbizo at the Moses Mabhida Football Stadium in Durban on 20 April 2015. Picture: AFP The King passed away in the early hours of Friday at a Durban hospital. King Zwelithini, a known diabetic, had been receiving medical care for high glucose levels. The Zulu Royal Household has expressed gratitude for tributes that have come in following the passing of amaZulu King Goodwill Zwelithini.