KwaBulawayo Launched

The Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) and uThungulu District Municipality launched a multi-million Rand tourism site at KwaBulawayo on the 15th December 2011. This as His Majesty, King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu and the MEC for Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Nomusa Dube, opened the KwaBulawayo Cultural and Tourism Centre at Bhekeshowe. The event, witnessed by high ranking officials and thousands of guests, was part of the Provincial and District Governments’ efforts to celebrate and highlight the 40th year of the reign of Ongangezwelakhe (His Majesty the King).

The history of the Zulu nation highlights the significance of KwaBulawayo as the military capital of iSilo sa-KwaDukuza, King Shaka. The project is a partnership between the CoGTA and the uThungulu District Municipality, which has seen the legendary military capital being reconstructed to recapture its history and importance. It is envisaged that the launch of this site will kick-start various tourism activities in the area which will create jobs. At the function, the King enthralled listeners with stories of the people and places embedded in Zulu history and culture in the very area where the function was taking place.

Source: Zululand Observer