This week’s latest development from the Zulu royal court took many by surprise when it emerged that a third faction is contesting for the throne despite the fact that King Misuzulu is already occupying it.
The fight for the Zulu throne has taken another turn as a new royal faction is threatening to initiate a court action to compel the Zulu royal house to stop the ascension of King Misuzulu as the King of the Zulu nation.
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AmaZulu Queen Regent, Mantfombi Dlamini-Zulu s will was read out last night. And she picked Misuzulu, her son, to succeed King Goodwill Zwelithini. #eNCA Courtesy #DStv403
JOHANNSBURG - The IFP has welcomed Prince Misuzulu s nomination for the new Zulu King.
The party says the wisdom of late regent, Queen Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu, was evident again. Her will was read out last night and she named Prince Misuzulu as successor.
IFP President Velenkosini Hlabisa says he is looking forward to the Prince s coronation. He also paid tribute to traditional Prime Minister of the Amazulu nation Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi for his role in securing peace and continuity.
WATCH: The moment when Prince Misuzulu was whisked away by guards after will reading
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Nongoma - The newly nominated King of the Zulu nation, Prince Misuzulu, was on Friday evening whisked out of a tense meeting of royals after one Prince Thokozani challenged his appointment.
Earlier, Queen Regent Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu’s will had named Prince Misuzulu, as the next king of the Zulu nation, should he accept the nomination.
The reading of the will was broadcast live on television, with Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, the traditional prime minister of the Zulu nation, canvassing the signed will to some members of the royal family.
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