Misuzulu

Neither the court ruling nor the announcement of the king's brother, Buzabazi ka Zwelithini, as a third contender for the throne by the monarch's uncles on ...

The court handed down an order in their favour by the SCA on Friday morning. The authenticity of the will is also subject to a high court challenge, which is yet to be heard. The late monarch had “told us how he wanted things in the royal house to be done”, yet his siblings were being ignored and the coronation was being organised by people who were “unknown to the royal house”, he said. At the briefing, Mathubesizwe ka Bhekuzulu said that the surviving siblings of the late monarch had the right to name his successor but had been ignored in the process. The event has been endorsed by the provincial government, which funds the monarch to the tune of R67 million a year and which will be handling protocol for the event. [King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini ](https://mg.co.za/tag/misuzulu-kazwelithini/)will go ahead on Saturday despite the [supreme court of appeal](https://mg.co.za/tag/supreme-court-of-appeal/) granting a competing faction of the royal house leave to appeal against a judgment dismissing their contestation of the late king [Goodwill Zwelithini ka Bhekuzulu’s will.](https://mg.co.za/tag/goodwill-zwelithini/)

The Supreme Court of Appeal has granted Queen Sibongile Dlamini-Zulu leave to appeal the dismissal of her contestation of late King Goodwill Zwelithini ...

Mantfombi then nominated her son, MisuZulu kaZwelithini, as the successor to the throne. Buzabazi's mother is the late king's fourth wife, Queen Buhle KaMathe. Her daughters, Princesses Ntandoyenkosi Zulu and Ntombizosuthu Zulu-Duma, wanted the court to declare that their father's will had been forged.

South Africa's largest ethnic group, the Zulus, will on Saturday crown a new king following a year of feuding over who should ascend to the throne of the ...

Yet his path to the crown has been the subject of an acrimonious family dispute. [Welcome to the Circle of Influence with Tee Xaba](https://www.ecr.co.za/shows/tee-xaba/welcome-circle-influence-tee-xaba/) In exchange the king serves as guarantor of social peace, said Sihawukele Ngubane, a specialist at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. She left a will that designated Misuzulu to ascend to the throne -- a development that did not go down well with other branches of the family. Afterwards, he will be introduced to his people, who will pledge to "accept the king as their king", said Gugulethu Mazibuko, an expert in African cultures at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. On Saturday, Misuzulu will enter the "cattle kraal" at the Zulu royal residence or KwaKhethomthandayo in Nongoma, a small town in the ethnic group's southeastern heartland province of KwaZulu-Natal.

King Misuzulu kaZwelithini is expected to perform the entering of the kraal ceremony, known as 'ukungena esibayeni' (traditional coronation), before his ...

[an ukungena esibayeni ceremony](https://www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/news/politics/2022-08-14-misuzulus-rivals-install-their-own-king/) at Enyokeni royal palace last weekend to put another prince, Simakade, on the throne. [declared Zulu King](https://timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2022-08-18-prince-buzabazi-kazwelithinis-name-put-forward-as-next-zulu-king/). [formally recognised](https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2022-03-16-ramaphosa-officially-recognises-prince-misuzulu-as-the-zulu-king/) as Zulu king by President Cyril Ramaphosa in March.

The entering of the kraal ceremony by Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini is expected to be attended by amakhosi, izinduna, amabutho (warriors) and scores of ...

“The king is not nominated or elected, but is born. “By performing this ritual the king will enjoy protection from both kingdoms,” Shamase stressed. This is because King Misuzulu is the son of King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu and Queen Mantfombi Shiyiwe Dlamini-Zulu, who is the princess from the kingdom of eSwatini.

King Misuzulu KaZwelithini is set to perform a traditional ceremony that cements his position as the AmaZulu leader, but there are many obstacles in his ...

According to [SABC News](https://briefly.co.za/tag/sabc/), the Zulu Royal Family has been plagued by disagreements over who the next monarch should be. Prince Simakade performed a kraal ceremony a week before King Misuzulu was set to perform his. [royal family](https://briefly.co.za/tag/royal-family/), Prince Thokozani Zulu, created quite a scene. Prince Simakade and Prince Buzabazi have their sights set on the throne. His coronation has been backed by several members of the royal family, including AmaZulu Traditional Prime Minister Mangosuthu Buthelezi. Briefly News takes a look into the family drama and King Misuzulu's battle for the throne. The royal family has been divided into three factions. However, during the ceremony to read out her will, chaos descended over KwaKhangelamankengane Royal Palace. [backing Prince Buzabazi’s bid ](https://briefly.co.za/south-africa/135867-another-prince-vying-zulu-royal-family-throne-prince-buzabazi-ka-zwelithini/)for the throne. Tensions are high as the royal succession battle wages on, and many questions have been raised. According to [TimesLIVE](https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2021-05-07-prince-misuzulu-zulu-named-new-zulu-king/), King Misuzulu had to be removed from the palace as the situation escalated. [Cyril Ramaphosa](https://briefly.co.za/tag/cyril-ramaphosa/), recognise King Misuzulu as the true heir to the AmaZulu nation, others are not convinced.

Following his killing of a lion this week, King Misuzulu KaZwelithini, is set to enter the kraal this weekend as part of his ascension to the throne.

He is already on the throne but after that he will be able to formally begin the work of the Zulu nation," she said. So he has to kill a lion and return with the lion as it symbolises his power and his greatness," Mazibuko explained. Every Zulu King is always surrounded by Amabutho," Mazibuko said.

South Africa's largest ethnic group, the Zulus, will on Saturday crown a new king following a year of feuding over who should ascend to the throne of the ...

Yet his path to the crown has been the subject of an acrimonious family dispute. In exchange the king serves as guarantor of social peace, said Sihawukele Ngubane, a specialist at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. She left a will that designated Misuzulu to ascend to the throne -- a development that did not go down well with other branches of the family. Afterwards, he will be introduced to his people, who will pledge to "accept the king as their king", said Gugulethu Mazibuko, an expert in African cultures at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. On Saturday, Misuzulu will enter the "cattle kraal" at the Zulu royal residence or KwaKhethomthandayo in Nongoma, a small town in the ethnic group's southeastern heartland province of KwaZulu-Natal. South Africa's largest ethnic group, the Zulus, will on Saturday crown a new king following a year of feuding over who should ascend to the throne of the country's most influential traditional monarchy.

King Misuzulu KwaZwelithini will enter the "cattle kraal" at KwaKhethomthandayo Royal Palace. It's part of preparing for him to succeed his father, ...

"So what is most important is that there will be a lot of prayers, praising, and communicating with the nation. Cultural expert at the University of KwaZulu Natal, Dr. The king will be pledging to the nation and the nation will be pledging loyalty to the king Amabuto as well as Amakhosi. [Welcome to the Circle of Influence with Tee Xaba](https://www.ecr.co.za/shows/tee-xaba/welcome-circle-influence-tee-xaba/) Gugu Mazibuko says this weekend's events will mainly revolve around Misuzulu pledging his loyalty to the Zulu kingdom and the Zulu Nation, in turn, them pledging their loyalty to him. [Zulu royal family faction announces new candidate to ascend the throne](https://www.ecr.co.za/news/news/zulu-royal-family-faction-announces-new-candidate-to-ascend-the-throne/)

Song has erupted as the Amabutho kaZulu - the king's regiments - displayed their traditional dance. Misuzulu kaZwelithini is expected to enter his kraal ...

Sources told Eyewitness News that some of the activities will begin at midnight on Friday. Song has erupted as the Amabutho kaZulu - the king’s regiments - displayed their traditional dance. The king is expected to enter his kraal over the weekend, to signify his traditional crowning as king of the Zulu nation.

The University of KwaZulu-Natal's Kathula Twala says the ceremony where King Misuzulu enters the kraal is a unique cultural aspect.

Thwala says that the ceremony is symbolic of the filling of a vacuum in the leadership of the Zulu nation, and points to a new dawn for the Zulu Kingdom. Thwala says the entering of the kraal ceremony speaks to the ancestors and notifies them that someone will be crowned as king in front of everyone. The ceremony is part of the build-up to the coronation.

The 48-year-old is the son of the previous king, but some royals argue he was not the rightful heir and that the late king's will was in fact forged.

Even on the day of the crowning ceremony, the new king's half-sisters filed an urgent motion at the high court in Pietermaritzburg to try to stop the coronation. Some believe tribalism could be at the heart of this battle. The challenge was dismissed by the court. More than 10 cows were slaughtered in preparation for the festivities. He was expected to wear the hide of the lion that he hunted for the royal event, a key feat in proving he is indeed the chosen one. The 48-year-old is the son of the previous king, but some royals had argued he was not the rightful heir and that the late king's will was in fact forged.

An application lodged at the Supreme Court of Appeal by King Zwelithini's wife, Sibongile Dlamini-Zulu and her two daughters, Ntandoyenkosi Zulu and ...

AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini Zulu will perform the ceremony of entering the kraal on Saturday. This will signify his coronation in the Zulu tradition.

AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini Zulu will perform the ceremony of entering the kraal on Saturday. King Misuzulu KaZwelithini will enter the kraal on Saturday. This will signify his coronation in the Zulu tradition.

The AmaZulu traditional prime minister Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi said the king is already on the throne and that the event is a formality.

The AmaZulu traditional prime minister Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi said the king is already on the throne and that the event is a formality. "It’s a sort of a ritual and a prayer where we formally inform the living and the dead that after the passing away of our previous king [King Zwelithini Ka Bhekuzulu] that now everyone, the living and the dead must understand that someone is taking over now," said Buthelezi. DURBAN - The AmaZulu royal family has described the kraal-entering ceremony performed by AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini - known as ukungena esibayeni - as a prayer to introduce him to his ancestors and to his people.

It's a historic day for the Zulu nation today as King Misuzulu performs the ritual of entering the sacred royal kraal at KwaKhangalemankengane palace.

Today's is King Misuzulu's big day as he enters the kraal.— Sihle Mavuso (@ZANewsFlash) PHOTO: From a distance, Zulu regiments could be heard belting traditional songs from KwaKhangelamakengane palace where King Misuzulu's ritual of entering the kraal is taking place. It is all about the estate,” Zikalala told IOL on Friday. What is left now is the formality of coronation which will take place in Durban next month. They want it stopped pending the SCA court case where they are appealing Madondo ruling.— Sihle Mavuso (@ZANewsFlash) [#Misuzulu]- It should be noted that the horse has already bolted as King Misuzulu KaZwelithini entered the sacred kraal in the wee hours of this morning with selected royal elders - out of the media glare & public. [@IOL] [pic.twitter.com/lpFouy1oF5] [August 20, 2022] Right now what is happening at the palace is a formality. This was after they made a failed attempt on Friday night and failed. Right now nothing is happening as hundreds of people are still trying to make their way.— Sihle Mavuso (@ZANewsFlash) [@IOL] [pic.twitter.com/YF94IHBfpf] [August 20, 2022] Zulu regiments are still streaming in singing songs like "elethe izwe, owani umbango?"

Daughters of the late King Goodwill Zwelithini have launched a court bid to halt any events associated with the coronation of King Misuzulu kaZwelithini ...

The ceremony went ahead without incident. “Some people have equated it with the coronation, and some have said if the king has not done so, then he is not the king which is false because the king is already on the throne and going through entering the kraal is purely because it is the custom of Zulu people,” said Buthelezi. Meanwhile the government-recognised king's homestead of Kwakhangela is filling up for the customary entering of the kraal ceremony, which is strictly reserved for the heir to the throne.

King Misuzulu kaZwelithini is on a historic mission as he's engaging in the 'ukungena esibayeni' ceremony, despite tensions surrounding the royal throne.

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South Africa's largest ethnic group, the Zulus, will on Saturday crown a new king following a year of feuding over who should ascend to the throne of the ...

Yet his path to the crown has been the subject of an acrimonious family dispute. In exchange, the king serves as guarantor of social peace, said Sihawukele Ngubane, a specialist at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. "It's part of the process, ordination of a new king is always a fight," he said. "To have a new king is history for us, it's a blessing," said the white-bearded man in a raincoat, who says he was once a driver of the new king's grandfather. Afterwards, he will be introduced to his people, who will pledge to "accept the king as their king", said Gugulethu Mazibuko, an expert in African cultures at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. On Saturday, Misuzulu will enter the "cattle kraal" at the Zulu royal residence or KwaKhethomthandayo in Nongoma, a small town in the ethnic group's southeastern heartland province of KwaZulu-Natal.