Zulu King condemns violent behaviour
With many reports of violence recently making headlines His Royal Highness questioned the sanity of these perpetrators.
HIS Majesty King Zwelithini Zulu has strongly condemned the acts of violence, destruction of public property and human killings.
The King conveyed this strong message in a statement read by his son, Prince Nhlanganiso Zulu, during the uThungulu Community Foundation annual general meeting and grant handover in Richards Bay on Thursday.
With many reports of violence recently making headlines, including the vandalism of government properties such as community halls and schools, His Royal Highness questioned the sanity of these perpetrators.
‘Destruction of property in some parts of the country is something one can expect of a completely disorganised mind. The same thing applies to the killing of other people for no good reason other than for dirty politics,’ said the King.
‘How can a normal person destroy a school that should be used to educate innocent children and generations to come?’
His Majesty advised communities to learn to use dialogue to settle their differences.
‘Violent reactions to state of affairs will not achieve anything. We must learn to negotiate and to have respect for one another. As your King, you should never forget that I love all of you, except when you start killing one another.’
The King also encouraged parents to set a good example and encourage children to refrain from substance and drug abuse.
‘The primary aim of every local community should be to create jobs for the high number of unemployed young people.’
The King also pleaded with private and public sectors to partner with community organisations, and encouraged grants beneficiaries who received funds from the foundation, to manage their money wisely.
‘I wish organisations that today received grants from us every success in their commitment to development. You are handling public funds, and should at all times not forget that other people expect you to treat them fairly,’ the King concluded.
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