Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

What we can expect to see take place at the Coronation of Prince MisiZulu

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The Tentering of the kraal ceremony, known as ukungena esibayeni, as one of the most sacred royal customs and likened it to a traditional prayer. The cattle kraal is a place of prayer in any Zulu family because that is where they communicate with their ancestors, that is where they record everything taking place within that family. We look at the significance of this event.
18 Aug 2022 2PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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