The Zulu King, Goodwill Zwelithini has warned that his people will vigorously defend their land against those who think they can easily expropriate it.
His Majesty addressed the Democratic Alliance (DA) delegation led by party leader Mmusi Maimane at Osuthu palace in KwaNongoma, north of KwaZulu-Natal, on Sunday.
The monarch did not mince his words in addressing thorny issue of land expropriation. He says even 23 years into democracy the issue of land has not been adequately addressed.
“There are various attempts to dispossess Africans of their land, which in the past was always be governed through traditional way, they want to expropriate land owned by the communal.”
King Zwelithini says his people will vigorously defend their land – he says his fear is that such actions will destabilise the country
“Being instigated will result in my people defending their land… the High level panel want to abolish Ingonyama Trust Board and its assets be given to the state. We will oppose that…”
The monarch warmly welcomed the leaders of the Democratic Alliance. Party leader Mmusi Maimane says he is grateful to have had an audience with his Majesty.
Maimane says the DA will support the King.
“We must engage with Ingonyama Trust and discuss justice on the land issue.”
The DA gifted the King with five cows.
