AmaZulu King Goodwill Zwelithini says the high number of reported gender-based violence cases are not because of the COVID-19 lockdown.
Zwelithini says women have long been experiencing the scourge of GBV and the lockdown made the situation worse.
The AmaZulu Royal household and government officials celebrated Umkhosi WeLembe.
The day marks the death of King Shaka, the leader who unified the Zulu nation. The king has applauded the government’s efforts in fighting COVID-19.
He has warned people to continue adhering to health and safety regulations.
In other news – Thandi Modise and Masondo condemn looting of country’s Covid-19 funds
Parliamentary Speaker Thandi Modise and National Council of Provinces chairperson Amos Masondo have spoken out against the looting of the Covid-19 funds.
The two made the statement ahead of the Heritage Day celebrations saying all those implicated in wrongdoing in relation to Covid-19 funds must face the full might of the law. Learn more
Source: eNCA
