Thousands gather to celebrate South Africa's new Zulu king

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The new king of South Africa's ethnic Zulu nation, Misuzulu ka Zwelithini, dismisses those challenging his right to the throne during his coronation.

Thousands of Zulu warriors and maidens celebrate the traditional coronation of newly crowned Zulu king.abc.net.au/news/thousands-gather-to-celebrate-south-africas-new-zulu-king/101354738The new king of South Africa's ethnic Zulu nation Misuzulu ka Zwelithini dismissed those challenging his right to the throne during his coronation on Saturday.

Mr Ramaphosa awarded a certificate recognising him as the new king, which he is set to hand to him at an event later this year.The ceremony was a colourful display of traditional Zulu culture with over a thousand people dressed in traditional Zulu regalia. Other men slaughtered cattle, estimated to be more than 50, while women cooked and brewed Sorghum traditional beer.

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