INkosi Sbonelo Mkhize, Chairman of the Board of Ithala Soc Limited, and Dr Thulani Vilakazi, Chief Executive Officer of Ithala SOC Limited, together with the Exco and staff of Ithala SOC Limited, extend deepest condolences to His Majesty the King Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu kaSolomon kaDinuzulu kaCetshwayo kaMpande kaSenzangakhona kaJama and Queen Sibongile MaDlamini on the untimely passing away of the firstborn son, His Royal Highness Prince Lethukuthula kaZwelithini kaBhekuzulu kaSolomon kaDinuzulu kaCetshwayo kaMpande kaSenzangakhona kaJama on Friday 7 November 2020.

We also extend deepest condolences to the Zulu Royal House, UMntwana wakwaPhindangene, the Honourable Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Sihle Zikalala, the KZN Cabinet, the KZN Legislative Assembly, AmaKhosi aseNdlunkulu, Izinduna, the broader traditional communities and society, on this great loss of His Royal Highness Prince Lethukuthula. Our collective hearts are heavy with sympathy. His Royal Highness Prince Lethukuthula played a significant role in the affirmation of traditional values and leadership and in the development of the Zulu Kingdom.

We share in this painful time for the Zulu nation as well as South African nation and stand in support of all who are grieving. We pray for the royal family as they walk through this painful valley of loss and wish them an abundance of peace and comfort during this difficult time.  May His Royal Highness Prince Lethukuthula rest in peace.