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The late Zulu Queen Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu in traditional Zulu regalia

The late Zulu Queen Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu attending the 'Zulu 200' Festival, a celebration of the Zulu Nation's existence held at the King Shaka International Airport in Durban on September 22, 2013. Queen Mantfombi was the Zulu Nation's interim leader at the time of her passing.

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Zulu Nation Interim Leader Queen Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu Dies At 65

The Zulu Royal Family has expressed their shock at the sudden passing of Queen Shiyiwe Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu, just a month after she was named Regent of the Zulu Nation.