‘King Misuzulu is fighting wars he created’ – cultural expert
Keely Goodall
20 January 2025 | 6:34The Zulu King, Misuzulu kaZwelithini, has cancelled his upcoming wedding and fired his spokesperson.
Bongani Bingwa speaks with Professor Musa Xulu, a cultural expert.
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The Zulu royal family is in a state of chaos.
King Misuzulu has cancelled his wedding to his fiancé Nomzamo Myeni and withdrawn her security despite having paid lobola.
He also fired his longtime spokesperson Prince Simphiwe Zulu and disbanded the board of the Ingonyama Trust.
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“Since December, the King has been fighting all sorts of wars created by himself.”
- Prof Musa Xulu, cultural expert
Xulu says this is creating doubt about whether King Misuzulu is fit for the throne.
“There is a growing discontent. People expected more from him.”
- Prof Musa Xulu, cultural expert
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