Zulu King officially opens KZN legislature
King Goodwill Zwelithini has begun his address at the Royal Showgrounds in Pietermaritzburg where the opening of the Provincial legislature is taking place.
Earlier, it was a scene much like that of the Oscars as MPLs, dignitaries and other invited guests showed off their outfits.
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SAPS officials and the police brass band also stood to attention earlier - as they awaited the king’s arrival.
As per tradition, he opens the provincial legislature.
Today's event is a precursor to the State Of the Province Address to be delivered by Premier Willies Mchunu tomorrow.
Delegates start arriving at the Pietermaritzburg Royal Grounds ahead of the opening of the #KZNLegislature pic.twitter.com/mRdB33bMmM
— Steve Bhengu (@SteveBhengu) February 28, 2017
The ANC's Sihle Zikalala arrives at the #KZNLegislature moments before the event gets underway. pic.twitter.com/cCBUdplKqZ
— Steve Bhengu (@SteveBhengu) February 28, 2017
KZN COGTA MEC, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, among those arriving currently at the #KZNLegislature pic.twitter.com/I5IKRQY74h
— Steve Bhengu (@SteveBhengu) February 28, 2017