King Misuzulu solidifies power iol.co.za - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from iol.co.za Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
As his father would have done, King Misuzulu kaZwelithini addressed a media conference to condemn the thuggery and call for calm.
Another faction immediately issued its own statement to the same effect, having previously announced that only Prince Mbonisi speaks on behalf of the family.
They do not recognize Misuzulu as the king, and have informed Premier Sihle Zikalala of the royal family’s choice of Prince Simakade as the next in line. Although born out of wedlock, the businessman is the oldest of the late King Zwelithini’s sons.
The government has been requested to grant Prince Simakade “the same measure of care and courtesies afforded to His Royal Highness Prince Misuzulu by the provincial government until such time that the dispute on who should succeed His Majesty the late King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu is resolved”.
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WATCH: Isiphithiphithi welcomes Queen Mantfombi! Jabulani Langa
Comments Queen Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu women regiment called Isiphithiphithi singing Zulu hymns leading her hearse to the palace. Photo by Jabulani Langa.
IT was a somber moment when the Zulu nation regent Queen Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu body arrived at her royal palace at KwaKhangelamankengane in Nongoma KZN.
Her body was transported from Johannesburg to Nongoma on Wednesday, 05 May for her private burial on Thursday 6 May early morning.
Her women Amabutho called Isiphithiphithi, Amabutho, and Reed Dance maidens were singing Zulu hymns to welcome her home and pay their last respect.
Isiphithiphithi regiment was also singing Queen Mantfombi s favorite hymn called
‘What a disgrace’: Buthelezi slams succession battle in Zulu Royal Family
Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi confirmed that Ingonyama Trust Board chairperson, three wives and royal family members have received summons.
Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi has slammed King Goodwill Zwelithini’s wives for dragging each other to court for who will succeed the late king instead of mourning his passing.
Queen Sibongile Dlamini (MaDlamini), the first wife who married the late King Goodwill Zwelithini in a civil rites marriage is challenging the king’s marriage to his other wives and her two daughters are challenging their father’s will citing forgery of his signature.