A political figure's comments about the Ndebele monarchy have drawn a sharp rebuke from King Bulelani Collins Khumalo's representative. Christopher Mutsvangwa had publicly questioned the legitimacy of the King, referring to him as a self-designated ruler from South Africa. The King's spokesperson, Bornman Khumalo, responded by telling the politician to remain silent on cultural matters he does not understand.
The spokesperson defended the King's lineage, stating he is a direct descendant of King Lobengula and that the family's presence in South Africa was a result of colonial-era forced exile. He described the politician's statements as an insult to the Ndebele nation. Another cultural organization leader supported this view, accusing Mutsvangwa of promoting tribalism. The ceremony where the King was a guest was separately clarified by a government minister as a privately organized event.
The spokesperson defended the King's lineage, stating he is a direct descendant of King Lobengula and that the family's presence in South Africa was a result of colonial-era forced exile. He described the politician's statements as an insult to the Ndebele nation. Another cultural organization leader supported this view, accusing Mutsvangwa of promoting tribalism. The ceremony where the King was a guest was separately clarified by a government minister as a privately organized event.
