Zulu maidens under the KwaFodo Traditional Authority in the Gugwini area, outside Harding, are ready for the annual Umkhosi Womhlanga (Reed Dance) to be held in KwaNongoma on September 13 and 14.

Maidens sing as they proudly carry the ceremonial reed. Photo: Le2snaps. Singing, jubilation and traditional Zulu culture were on full display at the annual Reed Dance, held from September 12 to 14 at ...

Police spokesman Superintendent Muzi Mngomezulu said the stampede was caused by “pushing and shoving” while the young women were walking up to the palace for the event which is attended by about ...

Little wonder King Mswati III beams when he arrives – bare-chested, proudly carrying erect his golden ceremonial sword and surrounded by a bunch of beefy warriors armed with lethal-looking knobkerries ...

Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini used this year’s uMkhosi woMhlanga (Reed Dance) to deliver a stinging rebuke of Professor Musa Xulu, accusing the cultural analyst of insulting both him and the Zulu ...

Young virgins have been performing the Zulu Royal Reed Dance for centuries wearing nothing but beads and short fringed skirts. Young virgins have been performing the Zulu Royal Reed Dance for ...

The Zulu royal family has dismissed growing criticism over the practice of virginity testing on girls under the age of 16, saying opponents are seeking to undermine one of the Zulu nation’s most ...

KwaMashu’s Eid festivities featured colourful Zulu dance moves, with Muslims celebrating the holiday in a spirited cultural ...