Mourners make their way to KwaNongoma to pay respects to King Zwelithini
Mourners are continuing to make their way to KwaNongoma to pay their respects to the family of King Goodwill Zwelithini.
Zwelithini died last week from COVID-19 complications.
Today's visitors to Kethomthandayo Royal Palace include the Deputy President, David Mabuza, former KZN Premier, Willies Mchunu, the ANC's Ace Magashule and Bathabile Dlamini and the EFF's Julius Malema.
Magashule spoke outside the palace, saying the ANC appreciates the legacy King Zwelithini is leaving behind - while Malema says the king's death must unite the family.
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King Zwelithini will be laid to rest in the early hours of Thursday morning in a process referred to as planting.
Prime Minister to the Zulu Monarch, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi says it's extraordinary to bury a king without thousands of mourners.
He says Covid-19 protocols will be observed and adds measures in place to avoid a large crowd gathering.
He says King Zwelithini's funeral must not be used as an excuse to break regulations.
Buthelezi says that would be against the monarch's wishes.
