KING Goodwill Zwelithini finally called for peace and an end to xenophobic attacks at the anti-xenophobia imbizo at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Monday.
The Amabutho dressed in traditional Zulu cultural wear and wielding cultural weapons, like knobkerries, spears and sharpened sticks poured into the stadium from as early as 9am, awaiting the King’s speech.
The imbizo started in the afternoon with multi-faith prayers from religious leaders, most of whom were booed by the restless crowd.
KZN premier Senzo Mchunu addresses the crowd at the anti-xenophobia imbizo.
Praise poet sings the King’s praises at the end of the imbizo.
Zullu King Goodwill Zweithini finally addresses the crowd at the anti-xenophobia march on Monday.
A Zulu chief bursts into traditional dance in response to a praise song for the King.
Cultural expert, Velaphi Mkhize speaks to press at the imbizo.
King Goodwill Zwelithini leaves Moses Mabhida stadium at teh end of the imbizo.
Zulu chiefs arrive at the imbizo.
King Goodwill Zwelithini with Mangosuthu Buthelezi at the King’s imbizo on Monday.
Zulu chiefs control the crowds when xenophobic utterances occur during the imbizo.
King Goodwill Zwelithini and government officials dance in response to a praise song for the King.
Sphelele Ngcobo hopes government can create enough jobs for South Africans and foreigners.
Crowds react during King’s imbizo.
Zulu chiefs at the King’s imbizo against xenophobia.
Zulu chiefs dance in response to a praise song for the King.
Mangosuthu Buthelezi, calmed the crowds when he spoke as traditional prime minister to the Zulu monarch, “We gather today in a time of crisis. There is violence sweeping through our communities, targeting our brothers and sisters from this continent. Our people are attacking the very neighbours who gave us refuge during our own liberation struggle. These are the people with whom we have trade ties, historical ties and ties of humanity. There is no sense in what is happening.”
Zulu chiefs arrive at the imbizo.
Crowds react to speeches at the King’s imbizo.
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