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Prince Simakade traditionally crowned as King of the Zulus by family faction
This despite other members of the royal house and government officially recognising his brother King Misuzulu as leader.
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AmaZulu royal family sets 20 August as date for King Misuzulu’s coronation
The event is expected to be attended by members of the AmaZulu royal family and other royal houses.
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King Misuzulu accused of alcohol abuse by uncle in bid to stop coronation
This revelation was made by King Misuzulu’s uncle, Prince Mbonisi KaBhekuzulu, who detailed the alleged incident in an explosive affidavit that was filed with the Pretoria High Court last week.
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High court dismisses bid to stop King Misuzulu's coronation
In March, this year the court granted the green light for then nominated King Misuzulu to be crowned.
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Prince Mbonisi considers challenging recognition of Misuzulu as king
Misuzulu was officially recognised on Wednesday in terms of the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act.
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A year on: Zulu nation still in limbo over late King Zwelithini’s successor
The late king's will left the throne to his wife Queen Mantfombi Dlamini of KwaKhangelamaNkengane royal palace however, she nominated her first-born son Misuzulu, instead.
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IFP in KZN wants coronation of King Misuzulu to take place soon
Although his son Misuzulu was nominated king, the late king has not officially been replaced yet.
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IFP's Hlabisa: KZN ANC must decide on recognising Misuzulu as monarch or not
On Thursday, Zulu arrived late for the State of the Province Address in Pietermaritzburg and his entrance caused the speaker of the house to ask Premier Sihle Zikalala to pause his address.
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Buthelezi welcomes dismissed court bid against King Misuzulu
This comes after the High Court in Pietermaritzburg dismissed with costs an application brought by some members of the royal household to prevent the nominated king from addressing the historic event celebration.
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Misuzulu kaZwelithini to address historic celebration - as king
This will be the first time King Misuzulu kaZwelithini addresses the celebration that had been headed by his late father King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu.
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Court bid to bar King kaZwelithini from speaking at commemoration dismissed
Some members of the AmaZulu royal house sought a court interdict to prevent the prince from speaking as king at the event in the province.
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Fake will & secret coronation: Judgment reserved in Zulu royals court battle
Two matters are linked with the late King Goodwill Zwelithini’s will, the other matter involves an interdict to prevent an alleged secret coronation of Misuzulu kaZwelithini, who was announced as king.
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AmaZulu regiments warn King Misuzulu's detractors against insulting the throne
Regiments, led by leaders, including senior princes Vanana of the KwaMinyamanzi royal palace, say King Misuzulu is the rightful heir.
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Judge in contest over amaZulu throne asked to recuse himself
Judge Isaac Masondo, who is also the Deputy Judge President in KwaZulu-Natal, presided over the marriage of the late amaZulu monarch King Goodwill Zwelithini with Queen Zola Mafu in 2014.
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IFP pulls election post featuring Zulu king, apologises to royal family
The party said disciplinary action would be taken against a member who published an image of the king in a social media infographic, insisting that the party did not sanction it.
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We are dealing with disputes within Zulu royal family: Ramaphosa
The Zulu nation anticipates the coronation of King Misuzulu kaZwelithini but disputes between royal family members have caused delays.
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MCEBO DLAMINI: Why SA should value the tradition of the monarch
To believe in tradition or to find value in what tradition is does not mean to be stuck in the past, writes Mcebo Dlamini.
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Some Zulu royal family members snub King Misuzulu's invite over succession feud
The siblings of the late King Goodwill Zwelithini have questioned the legitimacy of their nephew as the rightful successor.
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Zulu King Misuzulu in legal bid to nullify his father's marriage to first wife
In papers seen by Eyewitness News, King Misuzulu kaZwelithini's lawyers have legally notified Queen Sibongile Dlamini that they want her marriage to the late AmaZulu King Goodwill Zwelithini declared null and void.
