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"Isilo saseKuphendukeni".

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Did you know that at times it's not respectful to call our Kings by their name?   Thus for example, the current King Mphezeni reigns from his Ekuphendukeni base thus we would say "Isilo saseKuphendukeni", because usually Nguni Kings are referred to by the usigodlo they occupy.  Further examples, in the case of Shaka we would say "Isilo saseDukuza", for King   Cetshwayo it's "Isilo sasoNdini", for  DinuZulu it's "Isilo sasoSutho And the list goes on. Attached: Inkosi YaMakhosi Mphezeni IV wearing the Lion Skin at Nsingo Museum .