Zulu king slammed over remarks supporting apartheid

DURBAN: King Goodwill Zwelithini was publicly lashed yesterday for his remarks about apartheid having built a strong economy which failed “under the so-called democracy”.

Many on social media expressed their disappointment and outrage at his comments, but others defended the king, saying he was only speaking the truth.

KwaZulu-Natal DA leader Zwakele Mncwango said the king’s statements were an embarrassment, especially coming from a leader.

The ANC declined to comment on the matter, while IFP leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi dismissed the remarks and the whole situation as sensationalism against the king.

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