This significant event will be a tribute to King Shaka kaSenzangakhona, the founding father of the Zulu nation, whose leadership and military strategy forged one of the most powerful kingdoms in Southern Africa.
UDlungwane kaNdaba Ilembe eleq’ amanye amalembe ngokukhalipha UNodum’ehlezi kaMenzi uSishak’ asishayeki - umtakaSengakhona Bath’ uShaka kayikubusa akaykuba Nkosi Kanti kulaph’ ezakunethezeka khona. Umlilo wothathe kaMjokwane Umlilo wothathe ubuhanguhangu Oshis’ zikhova eziseDlebe Kwaye kwasha neziseMabedlana.
The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government, led by Premier Honourable Thamsanqa Ntuli, in partnership with the National Government and the Zulu Royal House, will host the auspicious King Shaka Statue Unveiling on the 7th of November 2024.
This significant event will be a tribute to King Shaka kaSenzangakhona, the founding father of the Zulu nation, whose leadership and military strategy forged one of the most powerful kingdoms in Southern Africa. The unveiling of this statue aims to honour his legacy and preserve his memory for future generations.
The monument will serve as a symbol of unity, strength, and pride for the people of KwaZulu-Natal and the entire nation, celebrating King Shaka's contributions to Zulu history, culture, and identity.
The Unveiling is scheduled as follows:
• Date: 07 November 2024
• Venue: King Shaka Airport, Domestic Arrival Area and Open Field
• Municipality: eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality
• Time: 9:00 AM
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For more information contact:
Media Enquiries:
- Lindelani Mbatha (Premier’s Media Liaison Officer) 061 499 0774
- Ntando Mnyandu (KZNDSAC Media Liaison Officer) 063 404 3835
- Bongani Gina (Head of Provincial Government Communications) 071 217 3037
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