Johnathan Paoli
The Premier of Kwa-Zulu Natal Nomusa Dube-Ncube has confirmed that at least 16 people have been injured in a recent clash between the ANC and the IFP during a historical commemoration over the weekend.
The IFP, which is the provincial opposition in KwaZulu Natal has accused the ANC of showing disrespect to the Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini during the commemoration of the historical King Dinizulu on Saturday in kwaNongoma.
During the event, the ANC provincial chair Siboniso Duma abruptly interrupted the traditional Zulu Prime Minister Buthelezi as he spoke and removed the microphone.
There was an uproar from amabutho when this happened but the tensions escalated between the ANC and IFP supporters afterwards, with reports of women and children being among those injured during the altercation after the event.
Drama at King Cetshwayo’s 110th Commemoration Service in KwaZulu Natal
It is reported that a 37-year-old woman was among
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