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South Africa
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa and Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini on Thursday attended the unveiling of a long-awaited statue honouring legendary Zulu warrior, King Shaka.
The 12-metre-tall figure at the King Shaka International Airport in Durban depicts the man credited with uniting the Zulu nation as a warrior with a spear and shield.
It replaces a previous artwork that was criticised for making the monarch look like a “herd boy”.
Shaka, who was assassinated in 1828, is credited with creating a formidable fighting force that dominated the region.
Ramaphosa described the statue as a symbol of unity, integrity, and leadership for all South Africans.
He also said he hoped the figure would inspire tourists to learn more about the country’s heritage and history.
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