Too Many Male Crooners Says Zulu Chief

Grey River Argus, 12 October 1949, Page 8

Too Many Male Crooners Says Zulu Chief

PIETERMARITZBURG

Chief Mtubatuba, aged 95, ruler of the largest native tribal territory in Zululand, does not think much of modern radio programmes. His main objection is that too many men sing; he wants to hear more women’s voices. The Chief’s radio is in his motor car, which hq bought for £650 sterling. He paid in half-crowns because he distrusts “paper money.”

His clan is the Mkwanazi, and his territory extends from Zululand and Natal into the Hluhluwe Game Reserve. The Chief is reputed to own more than 17,000 head of cattle. Mtubatuba’s latest wife has just borne him a child.. When he is angry with his wifes, he sends them home and demands the return of the cattle he paid for them.