Nhlanhla Mabaso28 May 2025 | 15:15

Zulu regiments back Misuzulu as rightful king

Zulu regiments said while they respected court processes, no judgment would change their views on the nation's royal kingship.

Zulu regiments back Misuzulu as rightful king

Zulu regiments outside the SCA in Bloemfontein in support of Zulu King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini on 28 May 2025. Picture: Nhlanhla Mabaso/EWN

BLOEMFONTEIN - Zulu regiments said while they respected court processes, no judgment would change their views on the nation's royal kingship.

Around 100 regiments were in Bloemfontein on Wednesday, as President Cyril Ramaphosa challenged a Pretoria High Court ruling that set aside official recognition of Misuzulu kaZwelithini as the rightful monarch.

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This was in line with the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act.

The regiments, in support of Misuzulu, said they remained adamant that he was their sole king.

Induna Simphiwe Mhlongo is the leader of the regiments.

"As we are here, we are a sign that there's one king in the Zulu kingdom. There will never be two of them. This is not a new thing. And this king is the official king - he was crowned in kraal ceremony."