King Misuzulu meets govt officials to discuss infrastructure projects

AmaZulu King Misuzulu is currently meeting with Public Works Minister Dean McPherson, KwaZulu-Natal MEC Martin Meyer and other officials at the Emashobeni Royal Palace behind closed doors.

The King is expected to be briefed on infrastructure projects, the Expanded Public Works Programme and reforms aimed at improving service delivery.

Speaking to the media ahead of the meeting, MEC Meyer said the department’s recent audit found several government buildings illegally occupied in rural areas, including Ulundi.

He says he plans to discuss the issue with the King. 

I have arrived at His Majesty, King Misuzulu kaZwelithini’s KwaKhangelamankengane Royal Palace in Nongoma for a courtesy visit.

I am accompanied by some of our heads of entities to showcase to His Majesty the work of the department with regards to rural development. pic.twitter.com/uqSjlosfSJ

— Dean Macpherson MP (@DeanMacpherson) November 3, 2025

 In a statement, the Minister says, “The minister will present the Department’s and its entitles’ plan for infrastructure delivery in KwaZulu-Natal to his majesty including ongoing construction and maintenance projects, job creation through Expanded Public Work Program (EPWP) and the implementation of the infrastructure reforms like the upcoming Social Facilitation Framework (SFF) to improve delivery performance in the province.”

MEDIA ADVISOR
Issue Date: 31 October 2025

MINISTER MACPHERSON TO PAY A COURTESY VISIT TO HIS MAJESTY KING
MISUZULU KA ZWELITHINI

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, @DeanMacpherson , will on Monday,
3 November 2025, pay a courtesy visit to His Majesty King Misuzulu… pic.twitter.com/cM2rICtWWS

— Department Of Public Works and Infrastructure (@DepartmentPWI) October 31, 2025