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South Africa Abolishes Six Traditional Monarchies
South African President Jacob Zuma announced that six of the thirteen kingdoms in his country will be no more. He said Thursday that those monarchies were created during apartheid in order for those kings and queens to support the white-led government.
"The apartheid regime created its own traditional leadership at the expense of authentic leadership in some communities," Zuma said.
"It was how those in charge divided and disunited people," he said. "We urge all communities to accept the Read more [...]
Queen Elizabeth II Welcomes Jacob Zuma
Jacob Zuma, the President of South Africa, was officially welcomed to the United Kingdom by Queen Elizabeth II earlier today. Zuma is on a three day state visit to the country, and was welcomed with pomp and circumstance.
The Queen greeted the President at Horse Guards Parade before a carriage procession to Buckingham Palace. There, Zuma shook hands with Prince Philip and Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Brown will meet separately with the President later on.
At Buckingham, President Zuma presented Read more [...]
Norwegian King & Queen on State Visit to South Africa
Norway's King Harald V and Queen Sonja arrived in Pretoria, South Africa on Tuesday to begin a two day state visit to the country. With them are over 100 Norwegian business leaders, looking for opportunity investments.
Harald and Sonja were welcomed by President Jacob Zuma and his wife at the Union Buildings. They eventually went to the University of Pretoria, where King Harald opened a seminar on foreign policy.
Afterward, the King and Queen visited Freedom Park. This evening, they will Read more [...]
Swazi King Cheered at Zuma Inauguration
King Mswati III of Swaziland received loud cheers and applause during his arrival to Saturday's inauguration of South Africa's new president, Jacob Zuma.
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The overwhelming support for Africa's last absolute monarch came when it was rumored he was not welcomed to the ceremony.
The Congress of South African Trade Unions had backed the Swaziland Solidarity Network to ban the King.
On Friday, The Congress released a statement explaining why they did not want Mswati to come.
"The Presidential Read more [...]
