Zulu regiments call on opposing factions to unite under King Misuzulu to achieve stability

BLOEMFONTEIN - Zulu regiments have called on opposing factions in the Zulu royal family to unite under King Misuzulu in a bid to instill stability in the royal house.

The dispute over the Zulu throne continues, with President Cyril Ramaphosa now in a legal bid to defend his decision that officially recognised Misuzulu as king, in line with the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act. 

The royal family remains divided over the throne, with some still challenging the king’s ascension to the throne. 

Dressed in their leopard skin traditional attire, Zulu regiments, better known as amabutho sang Zulu war cries, hymns and other traditional songs outside court, in support of  King Misuzulu. 

The group has long affirmed their support and allegiance to the reigning monarch. And with the dispute continuing, the regiments said it was time to put differences aside. 

Their leader, Induna Simphiwe Mhlongo said, "To those attacking the throne, we'd like to urge them to sit down and have discussions, so that people can go back in assume their responsibilities and stop making unnecessary noise because the issue of the king will never change, and I wish to clarify that our king is not crowned by government, it is only us as regiments as we did."

On Thursday, lawyers are expected to conclude their arguments.

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