The king of South Africa's large Zulu community has challenged one of his critics to a stick fight, saying he had been insulted, along with the entire Zulu nation.
King Misuzulu kaZwelithini issued the challenge to Prof Musa Xulu in front of thousands of people who had gathered at his newly built royal palace for the annual Reed Dance.
"We are angry and we will do anything to protect and preserve our cultures," he said, according to the Timeslive news site.
Prof Xulu has stood by his statements and warned that the king's comments have put him at risk, the local IOL site reports.
The BBC has contacted him for further comment.
