WATCH: Annual Zulu Reed Dance

Despite threats of bloodshed and minor commotion at the gates of eNyokeni Palace on Friday, the annual Zulu reed dance took place without incident on Saturday.

On the day, the cultural ceremony went well, with about 12 000 Zulu maidens delivering the reeds inside the palace, filing past the king, and then leaving for the arena.

Therafter, King Misuzulu KaZwelithini was escorted to the arena.

Which is where he delivered his main speech and observed traditional dancing.