His Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has escaped without injury following a crash just outside Vryheid in northern KwaZulu-Natal.
In a statement issued by Traditional Prime Minister to the Zulu Nation and Monarch, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, said the crash occurred on the R34.
"He is well and emerged unscathed at His Majesty's convoy was involved in a minor road accident. I spoke to His Majesty last night, and the King was in high spirits and conveyed to me that the whole incident was of a minor nature," Buthelezi said.
"On behalf of the Royal family, I wish to assure the nation that there is no cause for concern regarding His Majesty the King's wellbeing His Majesty will continue with his normal daily schedule of activities by presiding over the official opening of the Princess Mkabayi Regional Mall in Vryheid on Wednesday," Buthelezi added.
It is alleged that the King’s convoy collided with a VW Polo and veered off the road way.
Buthelezi said the South African Police Services will conduct their own routine investigation to determine the cause and circumstances of the road accident.
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