Prime minister to the Zulu nation and Monarch, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi said that Prince Simakade had heard that there were people who wished for him to ascend to the throne, but he fully backed King Misuzulu KaZwelithini.
Traditional prime minister to the Zulu nation and monarch, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, is making a special announcement.
A heated exchange occurred between Prince Thokozani Zulu and prime minister to the Zulu nation and monarch, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, during the reading of the will.
Following what appeared to be a security threat, Prince Misuzulu was whisked away from the royal palace by armed men.
Divisions within the Zulu royal family are currently playing out in the open. In court papers seen by Eyewitness News, the king’s first wife Queen Sibongile Dlamini argued that she was entitled to 50% of the king’s assets and the will overlooked this despite being married in community of property.
Amazulu Traditional Prime Minister Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi said the royal family should not struggle to find a new king for the Zulu nation as the king was clear in his will.
Prime minister to the Zulu nation, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, has expressed concern about the public spats within the Zulu royal family following the passing of amaZulu King Goodwill Zwelithini and his third wife, Queen Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu.
Queen Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu was appointed regent after the death of her husband, King Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu last month.
Queen Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu was appointed regent of the Zulu nation following the passing of her husband, King Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu last month.
According to the amaZulu nation's prime minister, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, Her Majesty Queen Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu will act as regent of the Zulu nation for the time being.
A statement by Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi on Sunday provided an update on how far things are with regards to the man who will take the place of the late King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu's place on the throne.
Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi said that the event was being organised together with government as the president had agreed to transform the special category one funeral into a memorial service.
Prince Lethukuthula Zulu was the eldest son of King Goodwill Zwelithini and Queen Sibongile MaDlamini.
In a statement on Saturday, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi made the announcement, expressing his sadness over Zulu's death.
The IFP founder, who recently recovered from COVID-19, said he's thankful for life and had received a number of birthday wishes from many South Africans, including Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize.
The elder statesman – who has recently recovered from COVID-19 – turns 92 on Thursday.
Buthelezi's family said that he was asymptomatic and medical tests showed that he was in good health.
According to a statement from his family, the 91-year-old veteran politician is currently self-isolating at home and remains asymptomatic.
