A traditional leader, who was close to the late AmaZulu King Goodwill Zwelithini KaBhekuzulu and the current King Misuzulu kaZwelithini, has been shot and killed in Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal.
76-years-old Dumisani Khumalo was allegedly ambushed outside his home in Nongoma, Kwazulu-Natal, on Saturday night.
Spokesperson of the AmaZulu King, Prince Thulani Zulu, has confirmed Khumalo’s death.
He leaves behind two wives and four children.
Traditional leader, iNduna Dumisani Khumalo was killed last night as he was entering his home in KwaNongoma. Khumalo was a senior official who was close to the late King Goodwill Zwelithini KaBhekuzulu and the current King Misuzulu kaZwelithini. #sabcnews pic.twitter.com/mc9DWppgdn
— MaMthiyane (@skhangiwem) September 18, 2022
Earlier, the traditional leader had been at the Reed Dance on Saturday.
Some regiments are expected to the victim’s home on Sunday.
Khumalo was killed shortly after attending uMkhosi woMhlanga – Reed Dance at #eNyokeni Royal Palace.
Mourners have started arriving at his homestead to pass their condolences #sabcnews pic.twitter.com/n4fXvQNN37
— MaMthiyane (@skhangiwem) September 18, 2022
- Additional report by S’khangiwe Mthiyane
