Zulu Royal Regiments Believe Siboniso Duma Must Pay Misuzulu 100 Cattle for Disrespecting Him
- The Zulu royal regiments have suggested that African National Congress’s KwaZulu-Natal chairperson Siboniso Duma’s apology be substantial
- They recommended that he pay the Zulu king 100 cows for disrespecting him during the Commemoration of King Dinuzulu kaCetshwayo
- South Africans agree with the Amabutho and some are demanding he pay more than 100 cows for his actions in the presence of Misuzulu
Tebogo Mokwena, a Briefly News current affairs journalist in Johannesburg, South Africa, covered policy changes, the State of the Nation Address, politician-related news and elections at Daily Sun and Vutivi Business News for over seven years. Do you have a hard news story you would like to share? Email tebogo.mokwena@briefly.co.za with CA in the subject line.
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DURBAN – The Zulu Royal Family’s regiments, the Amabutho, want Siboniso Duma to apologise by gifting King Misuzulu ka Zwelethini 100 cows. Duma grabbed the mic from the Zulu prime minister, Thulasizwe Buthelezi, during the Commemoration of the death of King Dinuzulu kaCetshwayo in front of the king and President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Amabutho want Duma to pay 100 cows
According to IOL, several regional commanders held a media briefing on 19 March 2024. The headman, Sipho Mhlongo, demanded that Duma pay 100 head of cattle for disrespecting the king during the commemoration ceremony.
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He slammed Duma and said his behaviour was shameful and disrespectful to Ramaphosa and Misuzulu. Mhlongo is also disappointed in the provincial government, accusing them of not recognising the prime minister’s position.
Mzansi supports Amabutho’s demand for 100 cows
South Africans commenting on @MDNNewss’s tweet on X agree with the regiments.
Sandiso said:
“They should have demanded 200 cows from him.”
Tumisho asked:
“Why such a small number of cows?”
Mbali Msomi said:
“He’s gonna have to pay. We don’t play when it comes to our king. In fact, in KZN, we respected the king more than the president.”
Le Maz said:
“What about 1 000? He disrespected the Zulu nation.”
Just Justice said:
“The Zulu Royal has already done a livestock audit. They know 100 is nothing for him.”
ANC denies Zulu royal family banned Siboniso Duma
In a similar article, Briefly News reported that the African National Congress in KwaZulu-Natal denied that Duma was banned.
This was after allegations surfaced that the Zulu Royal Family’s regiments banned him from any activities related to the Royal Family. The ANC flatly denied the claims and called them ‘fake news’.
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