Zulu King

2022 - 3 - 17

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KZN welcomes government recognition of Prince Misuzulu as Zulu ... (Business Day)

Analyst warns that faction fighting for the throne is far from over and could still play itself out in court.

On Wednesday, Ramaphosa announced the official recognition of the prince as the Zulu monarch after months of turmoil as family factions battled to take over the Zulu royal household... A subscription helps you enjoy the best of our business content every day along with benefits such as articles from our international business news partners; ProfileData financial data; and digital access to the Sunday Times and Sunday Times Daily. While President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recognition of Prince Misuzulu Zulu as king of the Zulu nation received unanimous support across the political spectrum in KwaZulu-Natal, indications are that the royal family is still divided.

Unhappy royals set to challenge Ramaphosa's decision to ... (Independent Online)

The Zulu royal family faction that is opposed to King Misuzulu kaZwelithini ascending to the throne says that the matter is far from over.

The DA reaffirms it’s full support to the monarch, and hopes that the coronation of the king is held without any further delays by the provincial government,” said party leader Francois Rodgers. “The family, under the leadership of its prime minister, HRH Prince Mangosuthu, should meet soon to finalise a credible structure that will oversee the coronation plans. “My client is not happy at all about the decision, and I am now getting ready to take instructions from him regarding the next step,” he said. My client is unhappy,” the advocate said. “We would like to extend our wellwishes to the Zulu monarch as he prepares for his formal coronation as the Zulu king. “What this means is that there is no turning back, the preparations for the coronation should proceed because now in every respect the king is recognised by law,” Ngubane said, pointing out that the announcement also presented an opportunity for the Zulu nation to heal from the death of King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu.

eThekwini mayor congratulates new king of the Zulu nation ... (Independent Online)

eThekwini mayor Mxolisi Kaunda congratulated the new king elect and said as the only Metro in his kingdom, the city is ready to support all his initiatives ...

He also went on to assure the entire royal house that eThekwini is their home and that they are looking forward to working with all of them in their efforts to put the city on the world map. The matters of the royal house must at all times be handled with care, and Khuzeni ( Zikalala) did exactly that,” he said. In a statement issued by the city, the Mayor expressed his wishes of good health for the King, saying that it is paramount to the execution of the mammoth responsibilities that come with the seat and ensuring that he cements the Zulu Kingdom’s position in the world as one that is resilient.

Prince Mbonisi Zulu rejects Ramaphosa's decision to recognise ... (SABC News)

Prince Mbonisi Zulu has announced that he does not accept the decision by President Cyril Ramaphosa to recognise King Misuzulu kaZwelithini as the new ...

“To a certain degree, Prince MisuZulu and Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi accepted that not everything that was supposed to be done in terms of the law has been followed, to come to a point where Prince MisuZulu is correctly nominated by the family as it required by the act.” Zwane says Prince Mbonisi’s argument is that the process that was followed by the Royal family to nominate Misuzulu kaZwelithini to be the next King was not totally correct. Prince Mbonisi Zulu has announced that he does not accept the decision by President Cyril Ramaphosa to recognise King Misuzulu kaZwelithini as the new monarch.

Preparations begin for Prince Misuzulu's coronation as Zulu king (SowetanLIVE)

The Zulu nation's traditional prime minister Mangosuthu Buthelezi says preparations for the coronation of Prince Misuzulu, "as appropriate and traditionally ...

“We wish to thank the Zulu nation for displaying such patience and unity in a difficult time of loss. “A great burden has been lifted from the Zulu nation and we are able now to move forward. We look forward to strengthening the role of this important institution of traditional leadership collaboratively.”

Ramaphosa recognises Prince Misuzulu as AmaZulu king (News24)

Despite protests from a faction of the Zulu royal family, Prince Misuzulu kaZwelithini Zulu (47) will be crowned after all following his recognition by ...

She also laid a claim to 50% of the late king’s estate. I join all the people of South Africa in wishing his majesty King Misuzulu Zulu a long and prosperous reign,” Ramaphosa said. She selected her son Prince Misuzulu, to be the next king.

Zulu Royals still battling it out (News24)

Prince Simakade kaZwelithini, will seek to stop the coronation of his half-brother Prince Misuzulu as the Zulu king.

Zulu royal family still divided over king, despite Ramaphosa's blessing (TimesLIVE)

But that did not deter those who challenge the legality of his appointment. In the matter in which late King Goodwill Zwelithini's brother Prince Mbonisi Zulu ...

S. Africa's Ramaphosa endorses Misizulu for kingship (The East African)

President Ramaphosa's recognition of King Misizulu to head the Zulu monarchy follows a recent ruling by the Pietermaritzburg High Court that the 47-year-old ...

The royal family faction also claimed King Misizulu had sired two children with one of his late mother’s domestic helpers, and that he was also a “drunk” and a “party animal.” “The assumption of the throne by His Majesty King Misuzulu Zulu is a moment of great significance in the proud and distinguished history of AmaZulu,” said President Ramaphosa. President Ramaphosa’s recognition of King Misizulu to head the Zulu monarchy follows a recent ruling by the Pietermaritzburg High Court that the 47-year-old “is the undisputed successor to the throne.”

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