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Africa-Press<\/a> – South-Africa<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Durban – Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has described King Goodwill Zwelithini KaBhekuzulu as a reservoir of knowledge and a pleasant human being.<\/p>\n

Dlamini Zuma was part of a delegation of senior government and ANC officials, including former president Jacob Zuma, ANC treasurer-general Paul Mashatile, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize and Police Minister Bheki Cele, who paid a visit to the royal family in Nongoma, in the wake of the King\u2019s passing on Friday.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust taking this trip to here was very difficult and very different because when we came here at any one time, we knew that he was always here \u2013 but this time he was not going to be here and this is forever. So it was very difficult for the royal household and for all of us,\u201d Dlamini Zuma said.<\/p>\n

She said King’s death was not only a loss for KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa, but it was a loss felt even beyond the country\u2019s borders.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe was a reservoir of knowledge, especially about the country, about things royal. Having been on the throne for almost fifty years, you can imagine that there\u2019s no one in the country with that kind of experience.”<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s no one on the continent with that kind of experience, beyond maybe Queen Elizabeth or someone, but generally he was knowledgeable. What I also liked about him is that he spoke his mind, he didn\u2019t second guess what he wanted to say and what he meant.”<\/p>\n

The minister said that the King was a pleasant human being, who was approachable and accessible despite his status as the King, while also possessing the dignity of being a king.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe loved his children and I had the privilege of marrying one of his daughters to my nephew so, at a personal level, at the human level, he was also very pleasant. He was a proud Zulu King, an intelligent Zulu King, and a musician,\u201d Dlamini Zuma said.<\/p>\n

She also hailed His Majesty\u2019s role and activism on matters-concerning HIV\/AIDS, Covid-19, education, the economy and agriculture.<\/p>\n

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