King's plan for R10 collection from Zulus 'is not permissible'

KWAZULU-Natal Treasury, the funder of the Zulu kingdom's cultural events, has poured cold water on the proposed monthly R10 contribution from Zulu people to make King Misuzulu and the royal family financially independent from the government.

- WILLEM PHUNGULA

Reacting to the proposal, which has sparked public debate, provincial Treasury MEC Francois Rodgers said he did not know any legislation that permitted such revenue generation.

“I am unaware of legislation that permits such a manner of revenue generation,” said Rodgers.

Last week, Rodgers announced that he would not allow additional funding for this year’s Reed Dance festival after the king moved it from Enyokeni royal palace to Mashobeni palace.

In so doing, it left behind a R140million amphitheatre complex, which years ago, was specifically requested by the royal family.