King Misizulu kaZwelithini ascended to the throne in front of hundreds of Zulu people and distinguished guests at the 'Esibayeni' entering ceremony held at KwaKhangelamankengane Palace in Nongoma last Saturday.
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Buthelezi is pleading with the public to stop spreading misleading information about the Royal family.
This comes in the wake of social media speculation that the King is compelled to marry before he can issue royal decrees.
While matters of the Royal Family are of public interest, Buthelezi says the public will not be allowed to dictate the affairs of the family. The present speculation that his majesty is compelled to marry before he s installed suggests that our present government is mimicking what the apartheid regime imposed on our people, he said. This is an inflammatory accusation that can cause deep distress. I m not saying the king will not marry, it may be possible.
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The eldest son of South Africaâs late Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini has been chosen as successor to the throne, amid a bitter family feud.
Prince Misizulu, 46, was named in the will of Zulu Queen Mantfombi Dlamini-Zulu â his mother â who died unexpectedly last week.
There were dramatic scenes as the will was read out, with some family members openly voicing their disapproval.
Prince Misizulu had to be led away from the meeting by armed security.
The reading took place at the KwaKhangelamankengane Royal Palace on Friday evening and was televised.
South Africaâs Sunday Times reports that the new leaderâs brother, Prince Thokozani, stood up to question the recognition of Prince Misizulu as heir. He was reportedly shouted down by other relatives.