The Provincial Government of KwaZulu-Natal has noted the desperate and unprincipled attempt by the IFP to exploit the current challenges in the Zulu Royal Household for political gain. It is a time-honoured practice that matters relating to the Zulu Royal Family are treated with utmost respect and the requisite decorum.

As the Provincial Government of KwaZulu-Natal, we carry the burden of responsibility to ensure that, in assisting the Zulu Royal Family to navigate its current travails, we do so with uttermost respect and the highest level of maturity.

As such, we will not be dragged into the cesspool of political mudslinging by a political party which has run out of currency and is desperately looking at any available opportunity to buttress its waning and flaccid political fortunes.

We wish to put it on record that the Executive Council of KwaZulu-Natal has taken a resolution to allow the Zulu Royal Household space and the opportunity to resolve family related issues without external interference. As such, the Executive Council has resolved to delay its support and funding for any cultural activities until the disputes related to the Zulu Royal Household Kingship is resolved.

The Premier and Provincial Government continues to pray and wish the Zulu Royal Family success and progress during these difficult and trying moments.

*ENDS*