President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to AmaZulu King Goodwill Zwelithini, who passed away this morning (Fri 12 March) after battling diabetes. Ramaphosa said the monarch will be remembered as a much-loved visionary. The Royal Family confirmed that the body of the AmaZulu King will lie in state at the Royal Palace. - Smile 90.4FM

President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to AmaZulu King Goodwill Zwelithini, who passed away this morning (Fri 12 March) after battling diabetes. Ramaphosa said the monarch will be remembered as a much-loved visionary. The Royal Family confirmed that the body of the AmaZulu King will lie in state at the Royal Palace.

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