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SA Navy names multi-mission inshore patrol vessel after legendary King Shaka Zulu

Among those who attended the unveiling and naming ceremony was King Misuzulu Ka Zwelithini, the current reigning monarch of the Zulu nation.

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Sihle Mavuso|Published

Prince Simakade tells backers dethroning of King Misuzulu is nigh, but warns long legal battle still lies ahead

Despite the certainty that he will eventually triumph against King Misuzulu, Prince Simakade, who is the first born son of the late King Goodwill Zwelithini, warned that he anticipates that this is going to be a long drawn-out legal battle.

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Sihle Mavuso|Published

Zulu princes on the mend after car accident on their way home from Pretoria court case

On Friday, the Premier of KwaZulu-Natal said they had received reports that while both were taken to hospital, fortunately, they are not on the critical care list and are receiving appropriate medical care and attention.

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Sihle Mavuso|Published

Prince Mbonisi’s lawyers warn that Queen Mantfombi's 'great-wife' status could be set aside by Supreme Court of Appeal

Arguing on behalf of Prince Mbonisi on Wednesday, the last day of the marathon case of the Zulu throne in Pretoria, advocate Thabani Masuku SC (Senior Counsel) told Judge Norman Davis about the pending appeal.

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Sihle Mavuso|Published

King Misuzulu lawyers put up strong fight as they defend court case brought by Prince Simakade

The case continues on Wednesday, and it will be the last day where all parties will respond to each other, make concluding arguments, and leave everything to Davis to make his ruling.

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Sihle Mavuso|Published

Prince Simakade mourns death of senior royal family member who nominated him for Zulu throne against King Misuzulu

Prince Majika was the first one to tout the name of Prince Simakade for the throne. He was later joined by the likes of the late Princess Thembi Zulu-Ndlovu, Prince Mbonisi Zulu, Prince Mxolisi Zulu, Prince Mandlakapheli Zulu and many others.

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Sihle Mavuso|Published

Zulu royal family loses another matriarch

Traditional Prime Minister to the Zulu Monarch and Nation, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi announced the passing of Her Royal Highness Princess Alice, the daughter of King Solomon kaDinuzulu.

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Thobeka Ngema|Published

LOOK: King Misuzulu stares down those fighting him over the throne

In his first speech after completing all the Zulu royal rituals for a King, Misuzulu KaZwelithini stared down his brothers who were fighting him for the throne.

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Sihle Mavuso|Published

WATCH: High police presence at Enyokeni palace to monitor Prince Simakade's ritual

The ritual by Prince Simakade has drawn rebuke and ridicule in equal measure as his opponents claimed that the throne is already rightfully occupied by his half-brother, King Misuzulu Ka Zwelithini.

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Sihle Mavuso|Published

KZN Premier Sihle Zikalala sends message of condolence to the Zulu royal family

Royal household spokesperson and her brother Prince Mbonisi said Princess Thembi would be always remembered for her resilient and judicial spirit

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Siboniso Mngadi|Published

Sorrow as senior Zulu Princess Thembi Zulu-Ndlovu dies

The sad news was confirmed to the Daily News by her gutted half-brother, Prince Mbonisi KaBhekuzulu a short while ago.

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Sihle Mavuso|Published

King Misuzulu’s massive coronation could be hosted in Durban next month

The consideration is informed by the fact that the mooted host town, Nongoma in northern KwaZulu-Natal, is poorly resourced in terms of accommodation and large, open venues.

Daily News News Kwazulu Natal
Sihle Mavuso|Published

Princess Thembi says she still does not recognise King Misuzulu despite attending his pre-wedding ceremony

The princess said she was still contesting the official recognition by President Cyril Ramaphosa because it is “flawed”.

Daily News News Kwazulu Natal
Sihle Mavuso|Published

LIVE BLOG: King Misuzulu KaZwelithini says day to remember his late father brings mixed emotions but 'all shall be fine'

The two factions within the royal court have gone ahead with their different events to mark a year since the passing away of the late King Goodwill Zwelithini.

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IOL Reporter|Published

LOOK: Rival factions of Zulu royal family host two events to remember King Goodwill Zwelithini

On Friday both factions pitched big marquees in anticipation of pulling the largest crowds.

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Sihle Mavuso|Published

Princess Thembi to snub Zulu King’s prayer at KwaKhangelamankengane

The princess, who is a half-sister to the late King Goodwill Zwelithini, who passed away on 12 March last year, said she was not invited to the prayer service, hence her non-attendance.

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Sihle Mavuso|Published

Zulu royal family feud: Willies Mchunu to meet both sides

Mchunu and his fellow panellists were tasked by Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, the Minister of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) to mediate the dispute on who should take the throne, which was left vacant when King Goodwill Zwelithini passed away in March last year.

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Sihle Mavuso|Published

King Goodwill Zwelithini’s sister slams KZN government for freezing funds for cultural events

On Sunday the provincial government led by Sihle Zikalala publicly announced that it would freeze the funding until the fight for the throne had been settled.

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Sihle Mavuso|Published