Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu (b. 14 July 1948 at Nongoma) is the current (2005) king of the Zulu nation. July 14 is the 195th day (196th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 170 days remaining. ... 1948 (MCMXLVIII) is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... Nongoma, is surrounded by the Ngome Forest in Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A monarch (see sovereign) is a type of ruler or head of state. ... The Zulu are an African ethnic group of about 11 million people who live mainly in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. ...

He became king on the death of his father king Cyprian Bhekuzulu kaSolomon in 1968. Prince Israel Mcwayizeni KaSolomon acted as the regent 1968-1971 while the prince was in exile in St. Helena for three years fearing the distinct danger of assassination. After his 21st birthday and his marriage, Zwelithini was installed as the eighth Monarch of the Zulus at a traditional ceremony at Nongoma on 3 December 1971, attended by 20000 people. The country’s constitution made the King’s role ceremonial and subject to the authority of the Chief Minister, Mangosuthu Buthelezi. Zwelithini’s finances are controlled by KwaZulu-Natal Provincial authorities. Cyprian Bhekuzulu kaSolomon (August 4, 1924 - September 17, 1968) was the king of the Zulu nation from 1933 until his death at Nongoma in 1968. ... 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1968 calendar). ... 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1968 calendar). ... 1971 (MCMLXXI) is a common year starting on Friday (click for link to calendar). ... Nongoma, is surrounded by the Ngome Forest in Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. ... December 3 is the 337th (in leap years the 338th) day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1971 (MCMLXXI) is a common year starting on Friday (click for link to calendar). ... Chief Mangosuthu (Gatsha) Buthelezi (Born August 27, 1928) is a South African Zulu leader, and leader of the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) which he formed in 1975. ... KwaZulu-Natal (often referred to as KZN) is a province of South Africa. ...

In 1989 he attacked the ANC leadership for not inviting himself and Buthelezi to a rally welcoming back the Rivonia trialists, who had been released after almost three decades of imprisonment. 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The African National Congress (ANC) is a centre-left political party, and has been South Africas governing party (in a coalition) since the establishment of majority rule in May 1994. ...

As a constitutional monarch of the Kingdom of KwaZulu-Natal, he is the head of the Ubukhosi (Monarchy), the institution of Traditional Leadership. His leadership role also entails his being chairman of the Usuthu Tribal Authority and Nongoma Regional Authority, both established under the provisions of the KwaZulu Amakhosi and Iziphakanyiswa Act. Nongoma, is surrounded by the Ngome Forest in Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. ...

As the custodian of Zulu traditions and customs, he has revived cultural functions such as the Umhlanga, the colourful and symbolic reed dance ceremony which, amongst other things, promotes moral awareness and AIDS education among Zulu women, and the Ukweshwama, the first fruits ceremony, which is a traditional function involving certain traditional rituals. The Umhlanga (Reed Dance) is a traditional dance where twenty to thirty thousand of Swazilands maidens congregate and dance for the king (currently Mswati III). ... Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, or acquired immune deficiency syndrome (or acronym AIDS or Aids), is a collection of symptoms and infections resulting from the specific damage to the immune system caused by infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). ...

In June, 1994, the University of Zululand honoured him with a honourary doctorate in agriculture. He is Chancellor of the South African branch of the American-based Newport University. In March 1999 Coker College of South Carolina, USA awarded the King with an honourary doctorate in law. During the first half of 2001 he was inaugurated as Chancellor of the M L Sultan Technikon in KwaZulu-Natal. 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ... The University of Zululand is designated as the only comprehensive institution of higher learning north of the uThukela River and plans are launched to add career-focused programmes to its curriculum. ... Newport University is a private university which was developed as a scholarly alternative to traditional colleges and universities for those persons who have been unable to experience college / university learning for various reasons. ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... Founded as a womens college in 1908, Coker College officially became co-ed in 1969, although men had been attending since World War II. It is located in Hartsville, South Carolina and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. ... Official language(s) English Capital Columbia Largest city Columbia Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 40th 82,965 km² 320 km 420 km 6 32°430N to 35°12N 78°030W to 83°20W Population  - Total (2000)  - Density Ranked 26th 4,012... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ...

The King's authorized biography, "King of Goodwill" was published in 2003. The musical dramatization of this work premiered at The Market Theatre, Johannesburg on 16 March 2005. 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Market Theatre in Johannesburg, South Africa was established in 1976 as an independent non-racial theatre under Apartheid South Africa. ... City motto: Unity in Development Province Gauteng Mayor Amos Masondo Area  - % water 1,644 km² 0. ... March 16 is the 75th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (76th in Leap years). ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Marriages

• 27th December 1969 at St Margaret's Church, Nongoma, HM Queen maDlamini (Sibongile Winifred Dlamini)
• Queen Buthle MaMathe, born c1951 - (see (Talk:)
• 1973 Queen Mantfombi Dlamini, born 1956, daughter of HM King Sobhuza II of Swaziland, sister of present monarch HM King Mswati III of Swaziland. A condition for this marriage is that she become the First Wife - which has significance for the kings succession.
• Thandikela Jane Ndlovu (Queen Thandi)
• 25th July 1992, Nompumelelo Mchiza
• In 2004, the king took a 17 year old Swazi girl as his sixth wife

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Children

27 children (as of 2003), including: 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

• Prince Lethukuthula Zulu (by Queen MaDlamini), born 1970.
• Princess Sibusile Zulu (by Queen Buhle MaMathe), born 1972.
• Prince Misuzulu Zulu (by Queen Mantfombi), born 23rd September 1974 in Kwahlabisa, KwaZulu-Natal, is currently pursuing a Degree in International Studies in Jacksonville, Florida, USA, and is a strong candidate for Zwelethini's successor. He is unmarried and has one son.
• Princess Ntandoyesizwe Zulu (by Queen Mantfombi), born 1976, married 13th April 2002 at Enyokeni Royal Palace, Nongoma, to Kgosi Oupa Moilwa, Chief of the baHurusthe bagaMoilwa. Civil ceremony July 11th, 2004 in Pongola.
• Princess Nandi Zulu (by Queen Buhle MaMathe), born 1977, married (civil) 6th December 2002 in St John's Anglican Cathedral in Umtata and (traditional) 7th December at the Thembu Great Place near Qunu, to Chief Mfundo Bovulengwa Mtirara, born 25th March 1973, Acting Deputy Paramount Chief of the Thembu from 2000, Chief of the Matye'ngqina Traditional Authority Area.
• Prince Shlobosenkosi Zulu (by Queen Buhle MaMathe) born 1988 is currently a 11th Grade student at Kearsney College in Botha's Hill, Durban, South Africa. He is 36th in line to the throne to the Zulu nation.

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External links

• Official page from KwaZulu-Natal Government
• Tourism site describing the Reed dance ceremony
• Website featuring the Royal House, the biography, the musical and the King's sphere of activities