{
  "id": 9591717,
  "title": "King Misuzulu vows to fight GBV",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/king-misuzulu-vows-to-fight-gbv",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T17:13:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/king-misuzulu-vows-to-fight-gbv/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "King Misuzulu kaZwelithini, the AmaZulu King, has pledged to combat gender-based violence (GBV) and vowed to protect women. He made these remarks during the Umkhosi Welembe celebration at King Zwelithini Stadium in Umlazi, near Durban. This event, also known as Shaka's Day, honored the founder of the AmaZulu nation, King Shaka, who died in 1828. Thousands of people, including maidens, Amabutho, and members of the Nazareth Baptist Church, attended the festivities.\n\nKing Misuzulu expressed his disappointment in men's failure to protect women and children, describing GBV as a curse they must eradicate from their country. KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli echoed the King's sentiments, urging the King to deploy men to address the issue of GBV, stating that it is damaging the province's image and the lives of women and children. Young people present at the celebration appreciated the event for imparting knowledge about their culture and history, and for fostering community connections. Chief of the !Xam Ronelia Hutchinson emphasized the importance of unity among South Africans, regardless of their diverse origins, as the event brought people together in celebration.",
  "summary": "King Misuzulu has called on men to protect women amid a surge of GBV in South Africa",
  "key_points": [
    "King Misuzulu vows to combat gender-based violence (GBV) in AmaZulu nation",
    "GBV described as a curse to eradicate, as stated by King Misuzulu",
    "KwaZulu-Natal Premier urges King to deploy men to address GBV issue"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}