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Zulu royal family s security has not been withdrawn, say police
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The police have moved to assure the public that Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini is protected.
This after Zulu traditional prime minister Mangosuthu Buthelezi said the king had been left vulnerable with no protection.
The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal and Premier Sihle Zikalala said Buthelezi should have checked with the police before issuing the statement.
The police have rubbished a statement by Zulu traditional prime minister Mangosuthu Buthelezi that they have withdrawn protection services for new Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini.
Police spokesperson Brigadier Vishnu Naidoo said protection had not been withdrawn.
Prince Misuzulu Zulu has been named as the preferred new Zulu king. (The Witness)
Zulu traditional prime minister Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi said he did not know late monarch Zwelithini s son, Simakade Zulu, wanted to be king.
Simakade was reportedly raised by the late Regent Queen Mantfombi, according to Londiwe Zulu.
On Saturday, Buthelezi alluded to the fact some members of the royal family were rumoured to be seeking legal advice.
Zulu traditional prime minister Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi has denied any knowledge that Simakade Zulu, the son of late monarch Zwelithini, was a contender for the Zulu throne.
The new claim to the kingship emerged despite Buthelezi s assurances that Zwelithini s siblings and family have accepted new king Misuzulu kaZwelithini, and pledged their loyalty and support to him. There has been tension in the royal family that saw two court challenges to the throne and inheritance.
Modise and Masondo pay tribute to Regent Queen Mantfombi
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Speaker Thandi Modise and National Council of Provinces chairperson Amos Masondo have paid tribute to Zulu nation Regent Queen Mantfombi, saying her passing was a blow to the nation.
They said the 65-year-old Queen Mantfombi was a pillar to the royal family and the nation.
The presiding officers said she passed on at a time the Zulu nation was preparing for a successor to take over from King Goodwill Zwelithini. The Queen passes on at a crucial time when the Zulu nation was busy preparing for the successor to take the throne after the passing of her late husband, His Majesty King Goodwill Zwelithini ka Bhekuzulu.