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Late King Zwelithini KaBhekizulu siblings to unveil Zulu Royal family tree amid succession tensions
In a significant development in the ongoing Zulu royal succession dispute, surviving siblings of the late King Zwelithini KaBhekuzulu prepare to reveal the official family tree adding to months of controversy over the rightful heir to the throne.
Zulu prince’s R26 million mineral theft scandal rocks royal family
A Zulu prince’s arrest in a R26 million mineral theft case has exposed deep rifts within the royal family. Uncover the complex interplay of royal politics and criminal allegations shaking the monarchy’s foundations.
Zulu prince is in MK Party’s corner
Prince Mandlakapheli Zulu has officially joined the MK Party ahead of the May 29 election.
King Misuzulu’s axed spokesperson Prince Africa expected to spill the beans over sacking, Ingonyama Trust
Prince Africa said he was not surprised by his removal but rather disappointed that the king sent other people to do it.
King Misuzulu appoints himself as Ingonyama Trust chair after firing Thanduyise Mzimela
King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has fired the Ingonyama Trust Board chairperson Thanduyise Mzimela and appointed himself as the new chair of the trust which administers rural land in KwaZulu-Natal.
Chiliza pledges to unite Zulu royal family
Former KZN Provincial House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders (KZNHTL) chairperson Inkosi Phathisizwe Chiliza was appointed deputy traditional prime minister of the Zulu kingdom.
King Misuzulu relieved as President Cyril Ramaphosa granted leave to appeal in Zulu recognition matter
King Misuzulu KaZwelithini has welcomed the ruling by Judge Norman Davis, which granted President Cyril Ramaphosa leave to appeal in the Supreme Court of Appeal after he ordered that the recognition of the Zulu monarch be declared unlawful and invalid.
Zulu battle for the throne heads to Supreme Court of Appeals
Judge Norman Davis has granted President Cyril Ramaphosa leave to appeal in the Supreme Court of Appeal a December 2023 ruling in which he ordered King Misuzulu kaZwethini's recognition to be declared unlawful and invalid.
Long road to find real Zulu king
Most members of the Zulu nation would continue to recognise Misuzulu as their leader, said legal expert and political analyst Mpumelelo Zikalala.
Jury is out: will the real king please stand up?
“The decision has sparked two debates whose conclusions will have a bearing on how we see institutions of traditional leadership. The first is about the courts and decisions on holders of seats of kingship/queenship,” writes Professor Siphamandla Zondi, director of the Institute for Pan African Thought and Conversation.
King Misuzulu is still a king in terms of customary law – his lawyer
Reacting to the judgment, the king’s instructing attorney Ross Richards told the Daily News on Monday that the judge did not set aside the May 14, 2021 royal family meeting which means that in terms of the customary law, the king was properly identified as the king of Zulu nation.
EXPLAINED: This is why King Misuzulu’s recognition process by Ramaphosa was declared unlawful, invalid and set aside
Judge Norman Davis’ decision to set aside President Cyril Ramaphosa's recognition of King Misuzulu as the king of the Zulu nation has created some turbulence in royal corridors.
Court declares King Misuzulu's recognition by Ramaphosa as unlawful
The Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, has set aside King Misuzulu kaZwethini’s recognition by President Cyril Ramaphosa, declaring it unlawful and invalid.
SA Navy names multi-mission inshore patrol vessel after legendary King Shaka Zulu
Among those who attended the unveiling and naming ceremony was King Misuzulu Ka Zwelithini, the current reigning monarch of the Zulu nation.
Prince Simakade tells backers dethroning of King Misuzulu is nigh, but warns long legal battle still lies ahead
Despite the certainty that he will eventually triumph against King Misuzulu, Prince Simakade, who is the first born son of the late King Goodwill Zwelithini, warned that he anticipates that this is going to be a long drawn-out legal battle.
Zulu princes on the mend after car accident on their way home from Pretoria court case
On Friday, the Premier of KwaZulu-Natal said they had received reports that while both were taken to hospital, fortunately, they are not on the critical care list and are receiving appropriate medical care and attention.
Zulu king loyalists involved in road accident while returning from court case in Pretoria
Prince Simphiwe Zulu and Prince Vanana Zulu, both from KwaMinyamanzi Royal House, were rushed to hospital in critical condition after the accident around Springs in Gauteng.
‘King is not born but appointed’ idea dismissed
Both advocates Menzi Simelane SC and Thabani Masuku SC told the North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, that the notion was misplaced, adding that historically Zulu kings have been appointed by family members.
Prince Mbonisi’s lawyers warn that Queen Mantfombi's 'great-wife' status could be set aside by Supreme Court of Appeal
Arguing on behalf of Prince Mbonisi on Wednesday, the last day of the marathon case of the Zulu throne in Pretoria, advocate Thabani Masuku SC (Senior Counsel) told Judge Norman Davis about the pending appeal.
Gauteng High Court beefs up security before judge rules on Zulu king
Police officers have been brought into the courtroom and have formed a human wall separating the three royal factions.
Divisions within the Zulu king’s camp play out in court
Prince Africa shouted Zulu! Zulu! preparing to give updates, Prince Vanana started a war cry song apparently in defiance of Prince Africa, then started moving with amabutho towards Prince Africa.
King Misuzulu lawyers put up strong fight as they defend court case brought by Prince Simakade
The case continues on Wednesday, and it will be the last day where all parties will respond to each other, make concluding arguments, and leave everything to Davis to make his ruling.
Buthelezi’s role in Zulu royal family succession process questioned
In what seemed to be an indirect dismissal of both Prince Mbonisi and Prince Simakade’s applications that the late Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi was not to supposed to play a role in the succession process, Judge Norman Davis described Buthelezi as the custodian of the Zulu culture.
Prince Simakade’s letter to Mangosuthu Buthelezi comes back to haunt his court case against King Misuzulu
The letter by Prince Simakade is now part of court records in Pretoria and Pietermaritzburg and official royal press statement records.
King Misuzulu-Prince Simakade court battle for Zulu throne, Day 2
Responding to the assertion, the king's spokesperson Prince Africa Zulu of the Onkweni Royal Palace, said Prince Simakade was either deliberately misrepresenting Zulu culture or was lacking in knowledge.