R300 million for cultural village at King Goodwill Zwelithini's palace

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Taxpayers will fork out R300 million for a cultural village at King Goodwill Zwelithini's palace at Nongoma, in northern KwaZulu-Natal, the Sunday Times reported.

The cost of the development, to cater for the annual reed dance and first fruits festivals, could rise to R600m.

It would involve upgrading the existing pavilion and paved walk ways, as well as sleeping areas and ablution facilities for the 30,000 Zulu maidens who attend the reed dance each year.
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