King Misuzulu expresses disappointed over failures to protect women
King kaZwelithini says he's disappointed that men are failing to protect women and children
AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini expressed disappointment over the failures in protecting women and children. During the Shaka Day celebration at King Zwelithini Stadium in Umlazi, south of Durban, the king addressed thousands of people commemorating the life of King Shaka, the founder of the amaZulu. The king stated that it was disappointing to see men failing to protect women and children.
He emphasized his commitment to the fight against gender-based violence, stating that if he didn't speak out, it would continue unabated. The king lamented that this issue affected his image as King and appealed to men to protect women and children. He questioned how men were abusing women and children, describing it as a curse they wished to eradicate from their country.
KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Thami Ntuli, also expressed concern over the rising incidents of gender-based violence, urging the king to intervene, as the blood of women and children stained his land, tarnishing the province's image. The king has pledged his commitment to battling gender-based violence, inviting men to be deployed under his leadership to combat this scourge.
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