Ramaphosa Hails The Late King Goodwill Zwelithini As A ‘Bridge Builder, Reconciler and Peacemaker’

PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa says the late King Goodwill Zwelithini will be remembered for his role in bringing peace and stability to KwaZulu-Natal during the civil war-scale political conflict in the 80s and early 90s.  

Ramaphosa delivered the eulogy at the official memorial service for the late king at the Khethomthandayo Royal Palace in Nongoma, northern KwaZulu-Natal.

“During the tumultuous period of political transition in this country, he played a significant role in the achievement of democracy. The king will be remembered for his role in bringing peace and stability to KwaZulu-Natal during the difficult times our country went through,” Ramaphosa said.

“He abhorred violence and its consequences. As the country moved toward democracy, he called for an end to political killings, travelling around the country to encourage people to resort to peaceful means of resolving conflicts. His majesty was a man who believed that the pursuit of violence is