Prince Misuzulu Zulu has been named as the preferred new Zulu king. (The Witness)
Zulu traditional prime minister Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi said he did not know late monarch Zwelithini's son, Simakade Zulu, wanted to be king.
Simakade was reportedly raised by the late Regent Queen Mantfombi, according to Londiwe Zulu.
On Saturday, Buthelezi alluded to the fact some members of the royal family were rumoured to be seeking legal advice.
Zulu traditional prime minister Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi has denied any knowledge that Simakade Zulu, the son of late monarch Zwelithini, was a contender for the Zulu throne.
The new claim to the kingship emerged despite Buthelezi's assurances that Zwelithini's siblings and family have accepted new king Misuzulu kaZwelithini, and pledged their loyalty and support to him. There has been tension in the royal family that saw two court challenges to the throne and inheritance.