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HIS MAJESTY KING MISUZULU KAZWELITHINI SUCCESSFULLY HOSTS UKUTHELA AMANZI CUSTOM FOR SIX AMAKHOSI
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional AffairsRef: https://www.kzncogta.gov.za/his-majesty-king-misuzulu-kazwelithini-successfully-hosts-ukuthela-amanzi-custom-for-six-amakhosi/
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Collected on 5 July 2026
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What this means
The document reports that His Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithini hosted the Ukuthela Amanzi custom for six Amakhosi at the eMashobeni Royal Palace in Nongoma, with over 3,000 attendees including the KwaZulu-Natal COGTA MEC and Traditional Prime Minister. It explains that the rite is a pre-installation cleansing ceremony symbolizing cultural continuity and strengthens ties between Amakhosi and the Royal House. The piece notes official support for traditional leadership and rural development, and lists the six participating Amakhosi by name and district.
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KwaZulu-Natal
Reference
https://www.kzncogta.gov.za/his-majesty-king-misuzulu-kazwelithini-successfully-hosts-ukuthela-amanzi-custom-for-six-amakhosi/
Key Takeaways
- date: 30 June 2026
- location: eMashobeni Royal Palace, Nongoma
- participants: six Amakhosi
- attendees: >3,000 people
- attendee of note: Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, MEC for KZN COGTA
- subject: Ukuthela Amanzi custom
- purpose: pre-installation rite for Amakhosi
- outcome: ceremonial success
- six amakhhosi names: iNkosi NZ Buthelezi (Zululand District); Mntanenkosi Z. Nyawo (Umkhanyakude District); iNkosi K...
Dates
Closing Date
30 June 2026