Mangosuthu Buthelezi with newly-elected Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini at the Khangela Royal Palace on Sunday. It was believed that the SAPS had withdrawn the provision of VIP protection services to the Zulu royal palace but police have said otherwise. Picture : Motshwari Mofokeng/ African News Agency (ANA)
VIP Protection rumours possible attempt to create political expediency, says ANC KZN
By Tarryn-Leigh Solomons
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Cape Town - The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal said it hoped the speculation relating to the removal of police protection at the Royal Palace was not an attempt to drive a wedge between the ANC-led government and the Royal House for âpolitical expediencyâ.
In a surprise move, the SAPS have withdrawn the provision of VIP protection services to the Zulu royal palace amid tension following the announcement of the new Zulu King.
Concern for new Zulu Kingâs safety after SAPS withdraws VIP protection
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Nongoma - Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, the Zulu nationâs traditional prime minister, has expressed concern for the safety of newly named King Misuzulu kaZwelithini after the South African Police Service (SAPS) started withdrawing its VIP protection.
The new king is the son of the late King Goodwill Zwelithini and the recently departed Zulu Queen Regent Mantfombi Dlamini-Zulu, sister to King Mswati III.
The SAPSâs midnight move comes despite clear indications that the new king is facing threats as his naming on Friday evening was vehemently challenged by some princes and he had to be whisked away to safety by assault rifle-wielding security personnel.