AmaZulu royal household have confirmed that Queen Mantfombi Dlamini will be regent following the death of King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu last week.
Cultural experts say the wives of the late Zulu King still have a huge role to play as advisors, and through social programmes to keep the legacy of the King alive.
Dr Gugu Mazibuko from the University of KwaZulu-Natal says the Queens are the backbone of the Zulu nation.
“The Queens have a huge role to play. Even when the King is late. They are the backbone and advisers of the nation. Most of the ceremonies that are held rely on the information provided by the Queens. They also have programs that they run which they have to preserve even when the King has passed on for the Nation to grow,” says Mazibuko.
The monarch is survived by 6 wives and at least 30 children, of whom 16 are males. The King’s remains were interred on Thursday. He died from COVID-19 complications.
Queen Mantfombi, who is related to the eSwatini kingdom in Swaziland, is the one who will appoint the King among her sons.
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