Zulu king whose remarks launched zenophobia attacks has appealed for calm

The Zulu king, Goodwill Zwelithini whose remarks started Xenophobia attacks in South Africa has appealed for calm, speaking in Durban yesterday, he said his remarks was misrepresented.


He said "This violence directed at our brothers and sisters is shameful. My speech ... was directed at the police, calling for stricter law enforcement, but that was never reported. The public was instead given another side of my speech, which had been twisted and misrepresented."