One of the judges vying for a position on the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) bench has shifted the blame to his secretary after he faced a grilling over an incorrect judgment.
The decision by the Supreme Court of Appeal to dethrone AmaMpondo King Zanozuko Tyelovuyo Sigcau from the grave has sent the nation into deep confusion with three royals now acting as king. The SCA dethroned Zanozuko, who died three months ago, ruling in favour of the family of the man he (Zanozuko) deposed, his uncle King Mpondombini Sigcau.
Royalty in SA is fast losing its grandeur and its essence as custodian and repository of customs and culture of the nation they lead. Succession battles have seen royal families reduce traditional leadership into laughing stocks. Mudslinging, backstabbing, hanging out dirty linen in public, manipulation, disrespect and dishonesty all play out in the public eye.
Mourners have been asked to respect the special category 1 funeral service for the late AmaMpondo King Zanozuko Tyelovuyo Sigcau after the service almost descended into chaos on Tuesday when Prince Mbasa Sigcau reminded the mourners that there was a court order in place.