Woman Arrested During Unveiling Of King Shaka Statue

In a startling scene at the unveiling of a statue dedicated to King Shaka, a woman was arrested after attempting to rush the stage where President Cyril Ramaphosa and King Misuzulu were present.

This event took place at the airport in Durban, which bears the name of the revered Zulu king. The statue, standing at 12 meters tall, replaces a previous sculpture criticized for its portrayal of the monarch.

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The Event’s Significance

SurgeZIrc SA understands that ceremony focused on honouring King Shaka, an iconic figure in Zulu history. President Ramaphosa and King Misuzulu were the chief guests at this momentous occasion.

Attendees gathered not only to celebrate the unveiling but also to acknowledge the cultural significance of the new statue, which aims to better represent the legacy of the Zulu kingdom.

Details of the Arrest

Witnesses reported that the woman, allegedly a guest of the ceremony, disembarked from a shuttle and walked directly to the stage, climbing the stairs before lunging towards Ramaphosa and the king.

Eyewitnesses noted her demand to speak with the monarch, despite not knowing her intentions. Dressed in a long cream dress and wearing sunglasses, she reportedly resisted arrest, hitting police officers attempting to restrain her.

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Ultimately, additional personnel from the VIP protection unit intervened, leading to her removal from the area.

An unidentified woman had to be forcely removed metres away from a stage where dignitaries were due to address dignitaries during the unveiling of King Shaka statue. Video: SANDILE NDLOVU pic.twitter.com/bjDogBS5bp

— Sandile Ndlovu (@sandysndlovu) November 7, 2024

The police have yet to release a statement regarding the incident, and it remains unclear what the woman’s target was during this unprecedented disruption at such a high-profile event.