Preparations under way ahead of annual Reed Dance

Thousands of maidens have started arriving at the eMashobeni Royal Palace in oPhongolo, northern KwaZulu-Natal, to take part in the annual Reed Dance ceremony set for Saturday.

Maidens from across the province, as well as from neighbouring countries such as Malawi and eSwatini, are attending the event.

Security has been heightened around the palace, with law enforcement officers visible along the route.

Mlondi Radebe reports.

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