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Article: Is royalty still relevant? The Xhosa Queen Mother's funeral was largely ignored by her subjects, writes Tom Hiney.(Life)
- Article from:
- The Sunday Independent (South Africa)
- Article date:
- July 16, 2006
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Whatever the Jacob Zuma trial has done, it has done little to make us trust politicians more. Even if Zuma was framed, it says little about the inspirational nature of modern politics. Just when the world is descending into confusion, there seems to be a shortage of leaders. And we need leaders most in times of confusion.
So what of those whom history decided were born to be leaders?
"Royalty aren't always right, but they're never wrong." Royals from all over southern Africa laughed at the Xhosa prince's joke as they sat gathered this month at the Rharhabe Kingdom, a reserve near King William's Town. They were there for the funeral of Nolizwe Sandile, ...