Church leaders in KwaZulu-Natal say they will do their part to ensure peaceful elections on May 29.
KwaZulu-Natal has the second largest number of voters after Gauteng and is said to be a battleground state.
The state is also known for its high incidence of political violence, with many regions identified as hotspots.
Church leaders under the KwaZulu-Natal Council of Churches (KZNCC) met with AmaZulu Prime Minister Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi in Durban.
Bishop Nkosinati Myaka, KZNCC Executive Chairman, elaborates as follows: “The main reason for requesting the meeting was to humbly ask the Prime Minister to secure a day with the King, secure an engagement with the King, and also build a working relationship with KZNCC and church leaders. and His Majesty the King and all traditional leaders.”
Meanwhile, Pastor Thulasizwe Buthelezi said the meeting with church leaders came at the right time.
“This meeting was a moment of prayer as church leaders in KwaZulu-Natal prayed for peaceful elections, prayed for the King and Royal Family, and prayed for the KwaZulu-Natal Government. It was a very fruitful meeting in which important issues were discussed. I am very humbled to have been able to participate in this meeting, which laid out concrete plans that will impact the Royal Family. Further consultation is required.”
