Police confirm Zulu royal family's VIP protection not withdrawn
The dust has settled and there's now more clarity on security for the new AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini.
Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi -- the traditional prime minister to the Zulu nation -- expressed concern for the incoming monarch's safety, this past weekend when police allegedly withdrew their VIP protection.
But KZN Premier, Sihle Zikalala has dismissed the allegations, highlighting that all royal palaces are under the protection of the police.
He's added in a statement that security for the king, has in fact, been reinforced.
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National SAPS spokesperson Vishnu Naidoo's said: "Contrary to recent reports circulating in the mainstream and social media platforms, protection for the Royal Family in KwaZulu-Natal has not been withdrawn.
"It is rather unfortunate that information, of such protection being withdrawn, was made public without the SAPS leadership being approached for verification.
"The Royal protection is informed by a threat assessment which is reviewed on an ongoing basis.
