South Africa: Malema Calls Zulu Regalia the Louis Vuitton of Africa

South Africa: Malema Calls Zulu Regalia the Louis Vuitton of Africa

Julius Malema says he paid R5,000 for a leopard-skin top while preparing for the Zulu king's wedding in Nongoma. The Zulu regalia can cost over R55,000, with headgear alone priced from R3,000 in Durban markets.

Malema calls Zulu regalia the Louis Vuitton of Africa

By Celani Sikhakhane Julius Malema says he paid R5,000 for a leopard-skin top while preparing for the Zulu king’s wedding in Nongoma. The Zulu regalia can cost over R55,000, with headgear alone priced from R3,000 in Durban markets. EFF leader Julius Malema has compared the price of Zulu men’s regalia to luxury fashion brand Louis Vuitton, saying it reflects how the Zulu nation values itself. Malema made the comments during the Zulu king’s wedd…