Go and plough to have enough food - Mamba King Maloyi III
The event began with a Word of God from Pastor Shodi Msibi, who preached about the story of David in the Bible when he was made king. He shared that he was fetched from the grazing lands and was made king and during his ordainment, he was anointed with oil.’’
NGUDZENI – The new Mamba King Maloyi III’s first advice to his people was that they should go and plough so as to have enough food.
He said this when he made his first speech to the Ngudzeni people after he was presented to them yesterday afternoon. The event was held at Ngudzeni under Mbelebeleni Royal Kraal.
The event, which had tight security, was attended by hundreds of people who were in a jovial mood to see their King. As soon as the King came out, the was loud joyous ululating from the women while men were singing the Mamba clan praises to him.
The event started at around 1pm while it was initially scheduled for 10am. The new King came out of the house and went to the royal kraal along the libutfo. He then went to walk past the people of Ngudzeni who were sitting in three tents after which he made his way back to the kraal.
Inside the kraal, Prince Phinda made a few remarks wherein he made it known that the Mamba King was not to be touched nor to be addressed anyhow, as going forward the right protocols had to be followed if one needed audience with him.
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When going to the arena of the event, the King was taken by his sister Zodwa, who according to the traditionalists present was the rightful person to take him there.
The event began with a Word of God from Pastor Shodi Msibi who preached about the story of David in the Bible when he was made king. He shared that he was fetched from the grazing lands and was made king and during his ordainment, he was anointed with oil. Msibi then anointed the King with oil.
Fakazi Samuels took to the stage and was followed by libutfo, lutsango and imbali who all danced infront of the Mamba King.
He was then presented by Prince Phinda who emphasized that the people were supposed to pray for their King.
King Maloyi III when addressing the people stated that it was God’s doing that he was king. “I am still young and I hope to get guidance from you. I am here to listen to you as I am willing to give you an ear,” he said.
It was then that he stated that now that rains had started, people were supposed to plough so that they would have adequate food supply.
The Mamba King was gifted with six cattle, one of which was from the people of Ngudzeni while the five were from the Zulu warriors who came after the event.
They stated that they had challenges on the road from KwaZulu, hence the delay but they were apologetic for their late arrival.