Pupils in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province have been told to wear traditional clothes to school next Tuesday to honour the new Zulu king.
Misuzulu ka Zwelithini was coronated in a traditional ceremony on Saturday, even as some royals argued he was not the rightful heir to the throne.
The provincial education department has declared 30th August as a day for schools to celebrate and honour the new 48th -year old monarch.
Teachers and other school employees have also been asked to wear their traditional attire to celebrate the "historic event".
In a circular, the department committed to working with the king in pursuit of quality public education in the province.
Clothing is an important part of Zulu culture - and often includes colourful beadwork and animal skins.
