The Supreme Court of Appeal has overturned a Pretoria High Court ruling that had declared President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recognition of King MisuZulu kaZwelithini as unlawful.
King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has withdrawn from attending the Soweto Derby over logistical and safety concerns, as tensions surrounding his security continue.
King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has written to President Cyril Ramaphosa, pleading for his security to be restored after his protection detail was reduced without explanation.
Despite the significant implications of the letter, its authenticity has not been confirmed by the Royal Office.
A shocking incident unfolded at the unveiling of a statue of King Shaka kaSenzangakhona on Thursday, 7 November, when a woman, believed to be a guest, attempted to attack President Cyril Ramaphosa and King Misuzulu kaZwelithini. Story Summary: Watch: Woman intercepted before she attacks Ramaphosa and King Misuzulu The statue, located at King Shaka International Airport near Durban, honours the famed Zulu king, and the event was attended by high-profile guests, including the current Zulu monarch and South Africa’s president. Eyewitnesses recount that the woman disembarked from a shuttle transporting attendees from the airport to the ceremony site. She approached the stage where Ramaphosa and King Misuzulu were seated, then climbed the steps and
Thulasizwe Buthelezi steps into the role of Zulu nation Prime Minister. Here’s everything we know about the former Zululand mayor.
Supporters of Prince Simakade Zulu are celebrating the Misuzulu court ruling, seeing it as a step towards his ascension to the throne.
Zulu King Misuzulu KaZwelithini shot down rumours he was in Eswatini to receive treatment for an alleged poisoning.
MisuZulu’s coronation will be heavily guarded amid growing tensions inside the Zulu royal family.