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Among those who attended the unveiling and naming ceremony was King Misuzulu Ka Zwelithini, the current reigning monarch of the Zulu nation.
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.
Prince Simphiwe Zulu and Prince Vanana Zulu, both from KwaMinyamanzi Royal House, were rushed to hospital in critical condition after the accident around Springs in Gauteng.
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.
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.
Responding to the assertion, the king's spokesperson Prince Africa Zulu of the Onkweni Royal Palace, said Prince Simakade was either deliberately misrepresenting Zulu culture or was lacking in knowledge.
He also told the court that Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi misrepresented his lineage in the royal family by claiming that he is of the royal lineage of King Solomon, whereas he is actually from the lineage of King Dinuzulu.
The case was brought by Prince Simakade, the first-born son of the late King Goodwill Zwelithini who is arguing that he is the rightful heir to the throne and he was robbed of it through manipulation of royal systems to identify a king.
IOL exclusively reported on Friday that Prince Mbonisi Zulu, the half-brother of the late King Goodwill Zwelithini, has launched yet another court battle against King Misuzulu.
He alleged that the king had formed 13 private companies in partnership with people like Jacob Mnisi, Edward Ngwenya, Thami Zulu and Mthokozisi Mahlobo and they were illegally siphoning funds from Ingonyama Trust.
The affidavit the king’s legal team has pulled out from the archives of the Pietermaritzburg High Court was filed for the 2021–2022 cases brought by Queen Sibongile Dlamini, the first wife of the late King Goodwill Zwelithini.
King Misuzulu says it is the duty of every Zulu warrior to fight crime and not turn a blind eye when crime is taking place.
The King said the nation is still in mourning for Buthelezi who passed away on September 9 aged 95 and was buried last week in Nkonjeni near Ulundi.
In his brief speech of condolences, King Misuzulu said he was heartbroken when he heard the news that Buthelezi had passed away.
King Misuzulu and some of his inner circle will have to stay away because of centuries of cultural practices of some of the Nguni monarchs (Zulu, Swati, Ndebele and Xhosa).
The fears of poisoning emanated after the death of one of the King’s Induna (headman), Douglas Xaba whom it was feared has been poisoned
“Let me say, keep on soldering on, these cultures are the ones that will keep us (united) as a nation and closer to God and our ancestors and our throne. ” - King Misuzulu KaZwelithini
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.
The trial for Prince Simakade’s court application to set aside the recognition of King Misuzulu has been set down for May 31 to June 2 in Pretoria High Court.
Today’s event is the last constitutional rite of the king and King Mswati III of Eswatini kingdom, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, will later in the day play a key role.
Some 80 buses and more than 200 minibus taxis have been arranged to transport Amabutho, oMama and Izintombi, while eThekwini has confirmed the procurement of 100 additional buses for its residents.
‘But my greatest appreciation is reserved for the Zulu Nation itself, for our people have shown tremendous patience, support and maturity as we navigated the matter of succession. ’
The King is now in seclusion, which means he will not be seen in public until his coronation on Saturday.
Misuzulu Sinqobile KaZwelithini, who this week set to be crowned the 9th King of the Zulu nation at a massive gathering in Durban was always destined for the role.