Football Teams Mourn The Death Of King Goodwill Zwelithini!
Football Teams Mourn The Death Of King Goodwill Zwelithini! The King of the Zulu monarch tragically passed away earlier this morning.
Football Teams Mourn The Death Of King Goodwill Zwelithini! The King of the Zulu monarch tragically passed away earlier this morning.
He had been in hospital for over a month before his passing. IFP and traditional Prime Minister Mangosuthu Buthelezi had last week said that the King suffered “several unstable glucose readings.”
Today the traditional Prime Minister confirmed the death of King Zwelithini.
“It is with the utmost grief that I inform the nation of the passing of His Majesty King Goodwill Zwelithini ka Bhekuzulu, king of the Zulu nation.
“Tragically, while still in hospital, His Majesty’s health took a turn for the worse and he subsequently passed away in the early hours of this morning.” He stated.
The popular figure of King Goodwill Zwelithini received many tributes from South Africa at large. Take a look as Football Teams Mourn the Death of King Goodwill Zwelithini!
“The President of AmaZulu Football Club, Sandile Zungu is deeply saddened to learn about the untimely passing away of His Majesty King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu (72), King of the Zulu nation.” AmaZulu said in a club statement.
“On this sad occasion, Zungu would like to express his deepest and most heartfelt condolences – as well as on behalf of the entire family of AmaZulu FC – to all members of the Zulu Royal Family, the Zulu nation, the government and the people of South Africa.
“Most recently, His Majesty gave blessings to the acquisition of AmaZulu FC by the Zungu family, which blessings were deeply appreciated. Amongst others, we attribute the change of fortunes in AmaZulu and the current run of form to His Majesty’s blessings.
“King Zwelithini made history as the longest-serving monarch of the Zulu Kingdom with a reign spanning over five decades. During his reign, the King revived several Zulu cultural practices mainly aimed at promoting moral regeneration and addressing social issues such as gender-based violence and the spread of HIV and Aids.
“His Majesty was a remarkable King, who played an important role in the promotion of peace, reconciliation and stability in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. King Zwelithini’s wise leadership and graciousness will be remembered forever. He will be sorely missed.” the statement concludes.
