Philanthropist receives recognition
Ramlutchman said he was humbled by the award and also to be embraced by the royal family as a son.
ZULULAND philanthropist, Prince Ishwar Ramlutchman Mabheka Zulu, received a gold medal award during the ‘Zulu Kingdom Orders Municipal Awards’ held at the Enyokeni Royal Palace last weekend.
Ramlutcham, honoured earlier this year and welcomed as a son into the Zulu Royal monarchy, given a Zulu name and made the head of the Zulu Army, was presented with a award by His Majesty King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu, acknowledging his community work and promotion of different cultures.
The Zulu Kingdom Orders are the revival of the old custom of ‘Ingxotha Iminyezane’ or ‘ukuxoshisa’.
The orders recognise those who have shown heroic deeds, outstanding contributions and selfless service to the people of South Africa and the world.
In appreciation of the service and invaluable support to the success of the Zulu Kingdom’s ‘uMkhosi woMhlanga’ (reed dance) and ‘uMkhosi woSelwa’ (first fruits festival), the King bestowed The Order of King Zwelithini to all KZN municipalities.
The Order of King Zwelithini is awarded to individuals who contribute to the preservation and promotion of culture, customs and traditional ceremonies of the Zulu nation.
Ramlutchman said he was humbled by the award and also to be embraced by the royal family as a son.
‘Adopted and taken into the royal family has been a unifying factor between the Zulus and Indians and we all have to work together to achieve social cohesion in society.’
