Gauteng maidens off to KZN for uMkhosi woMhlanga

Contingents of maidens from Gauteng have departed to join thousands of participants from across South Africa at the annual uMkhosi woMhlanga at the Emashobeni Royal Palace in KwaZulu-Natal.

The maidens, who are eager to preserve their culture, told SABC News that the event is an opportunity to celebrate purity, learn about respect and embrace womanhood.

They travelled to the Zulu Kingdom with their elders and protectors.

Calvin Dludla reports.

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