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Political leaders express shock, sadness over death of King Goodwill Zwelithini

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King Goodwill Zwelithini spent several weeks in hospital. (Thuli Dlamini/Gallo Images)
King Goodwill Zwelithini spent several weeks in hospital. (Thuli Dlamini/Gallo Images)

King Goodwill Zwelithini was a "symbol of history and a unifier of people" said political leaders after news of the monarch's death broke on Friday.

The 72-year-old king spent several weeks in hospital and not too long ago it was reported that he showed signs of recovery.  

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