family as to who should take the throne, it appears the zulu nation itself has made its choice. this is seen as a show of force to affirm that the first born son of queen mantfombi dlamini zulu is the rightful heir to the throne. translation: today is - an opportunity for us to start afresh, turn over a new leaf. even though some have turned their backs on us, we want them to return home, for us to reunite our nation. cheering and applause the king himself has no political powers but is very influential in his nation, which is the largest ethnic group in south africa.
Senior Zulu royal family members have - for the first time - pointed the finger at Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi as the "architect" of the chaos that has engulfed the family since the passing of King Goodwill Zwelithini.
Senior Zulu royal family members have - for the first time - pointed the finger at Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi as the "architect" of the chaos that has engulfed the family since the passing of King Goodwill Zwelithini.
There was drama inside and outside the Pietermaritzburg High Court on Tuesday before, during and after the hearing of the dispute between the warring factions of the Zulu royal family.
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Security arrangements around the Zulu nation’s newly-appointed King Misuzulu kaZwelithini, have turned into a political football, with the ANC accusing Zulu nation traditional prime minister, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, of turning the matter into a political weapon.
It all started on Saturday when Buthelezi, who is also the founder of the IFP, issued a statement alleging that the police top brass was on the verge of withdrawing SAPS protectors who were guarding the new Zulu King.
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On Sunday the ANC KwaZulu-Natal provincial secretary, Mdumiseni Ntuli, responded by accusing Buthulezi of speaking “without information”.
According to the ANC, security around the new king had not only be retained, but also been beefed up.