President Ramaphosa To Unveil King Shaka Zulu Statue Amid KwaZulu-Natal Visit

President Cyril Ramaphosa is all set to visit KwaZulu-Natal in the next three days and he will begin with the unveiling of the King Shaka Zulu statue at King Shaka International Airport in Durban.

King Misuzulu KwaZwelithini and Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli will join President to honor King Shaka kaSenzangakhona, whose leadership and military skills created one of the most powerful kingdoms in Southern Africa.

"The unveiling of this statue aims to honor the King's legacy and preserve his memory for future generations. The monument will serve as a symbol of unity, strength, and pride for the people of KwaZulu-Natal and the entire nation, celebrating King Shaka's contributions to Zulu history, culture, and identity," as per the Presidency's official statement, SA News reported.

After unveiling the statue, Ramaphosa will have discussions with the provincial executive. The president will be joined by relevant Ministers and Deputy Ministers for this meeting, which is part of a new series of interactions between the President and provinces.

These interactions aim to improve coordination between governments and boost service delivery, aligned with the priorities of the seventh administration.

The provincial leadership will present its five-year plan to the President, which focuses on national goals like promoting inclusive economic growth, reducing poverty, and building a capable and ethical government.

The meeting will also cover ways to improve service delivery at the local government level. The visit will end with a meeting with the Presidential eThekwini Working Group.

Ramaphosa will receive an update on the work being done to help the eThekwini Municipality improve service delivery, boost business confidence, and position the area as a top investment and tourism destination.

The Working Group, established earlier this year in February, uses a collaborative approach to solve local government challenges, involving all levels of government, the private sector, state-owned companies, labor unions, and civil society.

The visit will finish with an engagement with residents at the Presidential Imbizo.

President Ramaphosa on Friday - along with national, provincial and local government officials - will listen directly to citizens and civil society groups during the Presidential District Development Model (DDM) Imbizo with the theme "Leave No One Behind."

The Imbizo is a platform where citizens can share their ideas and raise issues directly with the leadership. In return, the leaders listen to these concerns and outline plans for improving the community and economy in the areas visited by the president.