Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini has died

Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini has died.
 
Zwelithini, who had been admitted in hospital for diabetes treatment, took "a turn for the worse and he subsequently passed away in the early hours of Friday morning," the family said in a statement.

"On behalf of the royal family, we thank the nation for your continued prayers and support in this  most difficult time." the statement read.