POLICE yesterday arrested self-proclaimed Ndebele King,
Stanley Raphael Khumalo on yet-to-be-known charges.
Khumalo — also known as Mzilikazi II — declared himself as
the new Ndebele King recently, and unveiled a new Mthwakazi flag before
announcing September 12 as the day of his coronation.
He was picked up by Law and Order police officers from his
Paddonhurst home at midday yesterday, and detained at Bulawayo Central police
station.
The police officers reportedly ransacked his house, and
took with them several documents linked to his Mthwakazi restoration agenda.
Khumalo’s spokesperson, Greater Sibanda confirmed the
development in an interview yesterday.
“We are going ahead with the September 12 coronation. We
are not intimidated by his arrest. The Law and Order section officers arrested
him at around 12:30pm and took him to Bulawayo Central police station.
“He is still being questioned about the Mthwakazi
restoration agenda. The police officers had an arrest warrant, searched his
house and took with them several documents,” he said.
Police spokesperson, Inspector Precious Simango was not
available for comment.
Khumalo’s actions to declare himself the Ndebele King have
divided opinion in Matabeleland, with secessionists supporting him while the
Khumalo clan dismisses him, as an imposter.
The Khumalo clan has said there is an agreed successor.
Lobengula was the last king after a British Pioneer Column led by Cecil John
Rhodes destroyed the Ndebele Kingdom in 1893.
Rural Development, promotion and Preservation of National
Culture and Heritage minister, Abednigo Ncube was quoted in State media
threatening Khumalo with arrest, saying his actions were treasonous.
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