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Meet Zulu King Godwill Zwelithi Whose Remarks Launched The Xenophobic Attacks by ikelvin(op): 1:38pm On Apr 18, 2015
Zulu King Godwill Zwelithi's utterances on March 23rd launched the Zenophobic attacks in South Africa and he had refused to apologize, even after finding out that his people have maimed, killed and destroyed businesses belonging to black foreigners. He's still insisting that foreigners should go back to their countries but tried to save face by saying attacking the foreigners is not how to chase them away. He wants the government to do it legally.

During a speech last month, Zwelithini called for the deportation of foreign nationals living in the country, saying it was unacceptable locals were being made to compete with people from other countries for the few economic opportunities they had available. King Zwelithi said "foreigners must pack their bags and go home".



His three major complaints and why he wanted foreigners to go were; 1. SA traders in the townships said they could not compete with the prices that foreign-owned businesses were selling their products. 2; foreigners involved in crime. 3. Lack of respect shown by foreigners to locals.

Addressing Pongolo community members during a moral regeneration event, Zwelithini accused government of failing to protect locals from the “influx of foreign nationals”. He said;
“Most government leaders do not want to speak out on this  matter because they are scared  of losing votes.  As the king of the Zulu nation, I cannot tolerate a situation where we are being led by leaders with no views whatsoever.
“We are requesting those who come from outside to please go back to their countries. The fact that there were countries that played a role in the country’s struggle for liberation should not be used as an excuse to create a situation where foreigners are allowed to inconvenience locals. I know you were in their countries during the struggle for liberation. But the fact of the matter is you did not set up businesses in their countries."
His comments were widely condemned with the SA DA describing it “highly irresponsible' 'Particularly given the recent spate of xenophobic attacks in South Africa, he should do the right thing – retract and apologise,”

He didn't and his spokesman went on record to say the King had nothing to apologize for, that he meant every word he said.
“I think the people who’re complaining are misinterpreting his speech. He didn’t say foreigners must be attacked or harassed. The king was talking about foreigners who are here illegally. Some are involved in serious crimes like drug and human trafficking. We don’t need such people in our country so the king is right.” His spokesman said
After the killing spread across different cities, the king has relented a little and is planning to speak to his people this Monday in an effort to quell the attacks. He's expected to address the public directly and clarify his statement and ask his people to stop the violence which his words started..

http://lindaikeji..com/2015/04/meet-south-african-king-whose-remarks.html?m=1

Re: Meet Zulu King Godwill Zwelithi Whose Remarks Launched The Xenophobic Attacks by mhizpeaarl(f): 1:39pm On Apr 18, 2015
Leopard man grin
Re: Meet Zulu King Godwill Zwelithi Whose Remarks Launched The Xenophobic Attacks by NobleAky(m):
He looks very Cannibal!
***Spits phlegm on his face***
Re: Meet Zulu King Godwill Zwelithi Whose Remarks Launched The Xenophobic Attacks by temitemi1(m): 1:43pm On Apr 18, 2015
Animal in human skin...
Re: Meet Zulu King Godwill Zwelithi Whose Remarks Launched The Xenophobic Attacks by ikelvin(op): 1:44pm On Apr 18, 2015
mhizpeaarl:
Leopard man grin
Leopard man no be small ooo.
Re: Meet Zulu King Godwill Zwelithi Whose Remarks Launched The Xenophobic Attacks by ikelvin(op): 1:45pm On Apr 18, 2015
NobleAky:
He looks very Cannibal!
***Spits phlem on his face***
Re: Meet Zulu King Godwill Zwelithi Whose Remarks Launched The Xenophobic Attacks by ikelvin(op):
temitemi1:
Animal in human skin...
I hate him!!!

Meanwhile for the first time since 2010 I joined nairaland, my post got to front page!!! smiley kiss
Re: Meet Zulu King Godwill Zwelithi Whose Remarks Launched The Xenophobic Attacks by ELTON123(m): 1:46pm On Apr 18, 2015
See as hin resemble one agboro for my side
Re: Meet Zulu King Godwill Zwelithi Whose Remarks Launched The Xenophobic Attacks by redvektor(m): 1:46pm On Apr 18, 2015
My little sis be like Mummy cum see oba of lagos twin brother
Re: Meet Zulu King Godwill Zwelithi Whose Remarks Launched The Xenophobic Attacks by mhizpeaarl(f): 1:47pm On Apr 18, 2015
ikelvin:
Leopard man no be small ooo.
lol asin ehn
Re: Meet Zulu King Godwill Zwelithi Whose Remarks Launched The Xenophobic Attacks by BeeBeeOoh(m): 1:48pm On Apr 18, 2015
He will make a good lagooner also..
Re: Meet Zulu King Godwill Zwelithi Whose Remarks Launched The Xenophobic Attacks by Nobody: 1:52pm On Apr 18, 2015
2 many mad king and obas dis days
Re: Meet Zulu King Godwill Zwelithi Whose Remarks Launched The Xenophobic Attacks by ikelvin(op): 1:53pm On Apr 18, 2015
ELTON123:
See as hin resemble one agboro for my side
Haha... you took the word out of my mouth. grin
Re: Meet Zulu King Godwill Zwelithi Whose Remarks Launched The Xenophobic Attacks by ikelvin(op): 1:54pm On Apr 18, 2015
redvektor:
My little sis be like Mummy cum see oba of lagos twin brother
This one is more heartless than the oba ooo.
Re: Meet Zulu King Godwill Zwelithi Whose Remarks Launched The Xenophobic Attacks by ikelvin(op):
JudismphD:
2 many mad king and obas dis days
I think kings should be banned from making public statements cos they're mostly selfish and sentimental.
Re: Meet Zulu King Godwill Zwelithi Whose Remarks Launched The Xenophobic Attacks by ELTON123(m): 1:55pm On Apr 18, 2015
ikelvin:
Haha... you took the word out of my mouth. grin
lol
Re: Meet Zulu King Godwill Zwelithi Whose Remarks Launched The Xenophobic Attacks by Iyanusele(m): 1:57pm On Apr 18, 2015
I will MAKE IT VERY BIG in Nigeria in Jesus name

Most Nigerians abroad are not in any way better than those at home. why do we like to subject ourselves to hardships & bitterness all in the name of staying outside Nigeria......

NIGERIA IS MY FATHERLAND!!!
Re: Meet Zulu King Godwill Zwelithi Whose Remarks Launched The Xenophobic Attacks by ikelvin(op): 1:59pm On Apr 18, 2015
Re: Meet Zulu King Godwill Zwelithi Whose Remarks Launched The Xenophobic Attacks by jamex93(m): 2:07pm On Apr 18, 2015
he will die in the lagoon




wey DAT house maid, make she come go kidnap that man come
Re: Meet Zulu King Godwill Zwelithi Whose Remarks Launched The Xenophobic Attacks by Blakjewelry(m): 2:10pm On Apr 18, 2015
That guy should be arrested for crime against humanity
Re: Meet Zulu King Godwill Zwelithi Whose Remarks Launched The Xenophobic Attacks by ikelvin(op): 2:11pm On Apr 18, 2015
Iyanusele:
I will MAKE IT VERY BIG in Nigeria in Jesus name

Most Nigerians abroad are not in any way better than those at home. why do we like to subject ourselves to hardships & bitterness all in the name of staying outside Nigeria......

NIGERIA IS MY FATHERLAND!!!
I like your spirit. Amen to your prayers
Re: Meet Zulu King Godwill Zwelithi Whose Remarks Launched The Xenophobic Attacks by ikelvin(op): 2:11pm On Apr 18, 2015
jamex93:
he will die in the lagoon
Amen!!!
Re: Meet Zulu King Godwill Zwelithi Whose Remarks Launched The Xenophobic Attacks by emorse(m): 2:21pm On Apr 18, 2015
Zulu king. No clothes, no brains!
Re: Meet Zulu King Godwill Zwelithi Whose Remarks Launched The Xenophobic Attacks by enoqueen: 2:25pm On Apr 18, 2015
Why are kings turning themselves to something else this days.
Re: Meet Zulu King Godwill Zwelithi Whose Remarks Launched The Xenophobic Attacks by dhardline(m): 2:38pm On Apr 18, 2015
temitemi1:
Animal in human skin...
He's actually a man putting on animal skin grin grin grin
Re: Meet Zulu King Godwill Zwelithi Whose Remarks Launched The Xenophobic Attacks by eightsin(m): 2:39pm On Apr 18, 2015
Looks like mr bones
Re: Meet Zulu King Godwill Zwelithi Whose Remarks Launched The Xenophobic Attacks by tjfulloption(m): 3:52pm On Apr 18, 2015
I think it should be made compulsory in every African tradition to embark into a physiological test to every eligible candidates before ascending onto a throne of kingship to avoid future occurrence of "phyco kings"
Re: Meet Zulu King Godwill Zwelithi Whose Remarks Launched The Xenophobic Attacks by ikelvin(op): 4:11pm On Apr 18, 2015
tjfulloption:
I think it should be made compulsory in every African tradition to embark into a physiological test to every eligible candidates before ascending onto a throne of kingship to avoid future occurrence of "phyco kings"
Supported!!!!
Re: Meet Zulu King Godwill Zwelithi Whose Remarks Launched The Xenophobic Attacks by Leojamesjames(m): 4:18pm On Apr 18, 2015
zulu kingdom... i guess they belong to the bush.. nonsense
Re: Meet Zulu King Godwill Zwelithi Whose Remarks Launched The Xenophobic Attacks by pheyikemi: 4:43pm On Apr 18, 2015
Ugly thing
Re: Meet Zulu King Godwill Zwelithi Whose Remarks Launched The Xenophobic Attacks by Nobody: 4:57pm On Apr 18, 2015
Mods front page.
Re: Meet Zulu King Godwill Zwelithi Whose Remarks Launched The Xenophobic Attacks by Bonapart(m): 5:00pm On Apr 18, 2015
I never knew he was an animal...
I was here thinking he was a human...
Bastard!!!! King ko chief ni...
Ret*ard fool... you n ur zulu animals will no no peace till 10 generation to come
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