Zulu King Misuzulu KaZwelithini is saddened by the level of crime in KwaZulu-Natal.
Misuzulu said he was especially concerned about the number of gun-related violence and rapes in the province, claiming that KZN is leading the whole continent in these two crimes. He urged his subjects to desist from these practices as it was ruining the dignity of the province.
“That is such an embarrassment for a nation that commands as much respect, from all over the world, as this one. We are ruining that for ourselves. Let’s reclaim and maintain our dignity,” he said.
“If we ruin our province, where else can we go because this is our home. Let’s reduce this practice, my people. Those who are doing it must please stop it.”
He was speaking on the opening of the two-day annual Umkhosi woMhlanga (reed dance) in Enyokeni royal palace in KwaNongoma, northern KZN on Saturday.