Sequel to Long Walk to Freedom - Revision 4 - Chapter 10 Page 14

with the Ama-Zulu traditional leaders in Durban. Prince Gideon Zulu accused me of having insulted Ama-Zulu in general and their King Zwelithini in particular when I put him on the same level as King Mayishe II of Ama-Ndebele. I sharply criticised such an arrogant approach and bluntly told him that were many monarchs that were highly respected in our country. Ama-Ndebele, I pointed out, were a proud and fearless tribe that had made an important contribution in our history. I added that it was a dangerous delusion on the part of Ama-Zulu to think there was only one black king in the country. There is a disputed area in the Transkei which is claimed by both Thandizulu Sigcau, king of Eastern Pondoland, and by Zwelithini. The two kings, Minister Buthelezi and myself attended a meeting in that area. I was shocked and embarrassed