Durban — The parliamentary portfolio committee on sports, arts and culture has expressed its satisfaction with King Misuzulu’s kraal-entering event at the weekend.
The committee said it noted with appreciation the success of the Zulu monarchy’s traditional event on Saturday, where Isilo Misuzulu kaZwelithini proudly entered the kraal at kwaKhangelamankengane Royal Palace in Nongoma, northern KwaZulu-Natal.
King Misuzulu entered the kraal where he was symbolically embraced by the departed kings of the Zulu nation.
The moving celebration was well attended by the Zulu nation, and also in attendance were African kings, Cabinet members, KZN provincial leadership and ordinary people of various lineages and heritage. It was largely distinguished by peace and jubilation.
Committee chairperson Beauty Dlulane said: “There will never be another display of (the) beauty of culture as that; to have witnessed it in our lifetime was unbelievable.
“On behalf of the committee, it is worth reiterating the words of King Misuzulu - that any negative talk about the Zulu Monarch be listened to but not entertained.”
Dlulane said the success of the Ukungena Esibayeni kweNkosi (entering the kraal by the king) was best portrayed by the promotion of “our cultures to the world audience”.
“It was more a reflection of who we could become when we work towards the same goal,” Dlulane said.
The committee also noted the support provided by various government ministers who attended the function.
Dlulane said she believed family elders were capable of resolving family ructions and that no one will be left behind in trying to bring about stability to the kingdom.
She added that she believed that the king will identify key initiatives the kingdom will immediately undertake, in collaboration with government efforts. to bring about the betterment of the KZN people.
Daily News