News24 | Zulu king's convoy involved in crash, Misuzulu kaZwelithini unharmed

King Misuzulu kaZwelithini. (Jabulani Langa/Daily Sun)

King Misuzulu kaZwelithini's convoy was involved in an accident near Vryheid in northern KwaZulu-Natal on Tuesday.

The Zulu monarch was not injured in the crash.

Traditional Prime Minister to the Zulu Nation and Monarch, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, said the king's convoy was involved in a crash on the R34 road.

"He is well and emerged unscathed as His Majesty's convoy was involved in a minor road accident. I spoke to His Majesty last night, and the King was in high spirits and conveyed to me that the whole incident was of a minor nature," Buthelezi said in a statement.

The king's convoy allegedly collided with a VW Polo and veered off the road.

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"On behalf of the royal family, I wish to assure the nation that there is no cause for concern regarding His Majesty the King's well being. His Majesty will continue with his normal daily schedule of activities by presiding over the official opening of the Princess Mkabayi Regional Mall in Vryheid on Wednesday," Buthelezi said.

He added that the police would investigate the accident.

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