The government on Tuesday confirmed an official memorial service for the late amaZulu King Goodwill Zwelithini KaBhekuzulu will take place at the Khethomthandayo Royal Palace in Nongoma, in northern KwaZulu-Natal on Thursday.
The memorial service is set for 10am.
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This will follow a private Zulu funeral on Wednesday night for the king that will be attended by a select group of men from the Zulu Royal house.
King Zwelithini passed away last week at a Durban hospital due to Covid-related complications while being treated for diabetes.
President Cyril Ramaphosa accorded him a Special Official Funeral Category 1 that comes with military honours.
“The burial will be a private Royal Family service. The official memorial service will take place at the KwaKhethomthandayo Royal Palace in Nongoma on Thursday,” government spokesperson Phumla Williams said in a statement.
There will also be an e-condolence book for South Africans who would like to send a message of condolence to the royal family.
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