A right royal salute: The life and legacy of King Goodwill Zwelithini – The Mail & Guardian

A right royal salute: The life and legacy of King Goodwill Zwelithini – The Mail & Guardian

KwaZulu-Natal awoke to a profound silence on 12 March 2021. In the midst of the global Covid-19 pandemic, the passing of King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu – the longserving monarch of the Zulu nation – sent ripples of grief across the province and the country. Five years later, the memory of the King continues to resonate deeply among millions who regarded him as a living symbol of cultural continuity, dignity and leadership.  He drew his fin…