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KZN premier asks for state funeral for King Zwelithini

KWAZULU-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala has asked President Cyril Ramaphosa to declare a state funeral for Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini.

Zikalala has declared next week a week of mourning, meaning all provincial government and its associated private functions must be suspended.

The provincial

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