Chaos as Prince Misuzulu named new Zulu King

DRAMA unfolded in Nongoma last night when Prince Misuzulu Zulu was named the preferred new king of the Zulu nation.

The newly named king of the Zulu nation, Prince Misizulu was whisked out of a tense meeting of royals after one prince challenged his appointment.

The situation was saved by members of Prince Misuzulu’s security detail who grabbed and shielded him and ran with him to one of the houses in the palace.

They slammed the door, preventing anyone from entering.

As that happened, SAPS members armed with R-4 rifles stood guard by the door, preventing anyone from getting close to the house in which he was being sheltered.

He was later taken out of the palace and rushed out in a convoy of vehicles, which included one from the eSwatini royal palace, where he has been sheltered since mid-March this year.

The royal family were in the middle of the reading of the will when chaos broke out at Kwakhangelamankengane Palace.

Durban-based advocate Madoda Madonsela SC read the will of the late Zulu Queen Regent Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu naming Prince Misuzulu as the next king.

After the announcement, Prince Thokozani Zulu stood up to object, pitting himself against Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, who had to be restrained from manhandling the prince, who was sitting one row behind the newly named king.

Prince Thokozani was part of the so-called “royal rebels” who had been challenging Buthelezi and the decision to crown Prince Misuzulu. In retaliation, Buthelezi reminded him that he was born out of wedlock.

The announcement of American-educated Prince Misuzulu, 47, as the next king of the nation of 12 million people confirmed speculation that has been swirling for weeks since the late King Goodwill Zwelithini’s burial on March 18, after royal sources said the prince had been taken to the neighbouring kingdom of eSwatini.

Making the announcement, Madonsela said the late queen nominated Prince Misuzulu because he has no previous conviction, is of sound mind and has no impediment that prevents him from assuming the throne.

African News Agency (ANA) | MOTSHWARI MOFOKENG PRINCE Misuzulu Zulu leading the regiments at the Khangela Royal Palace at the memorial service after the burial of Queen Regent Shiyiwe Mantfombi Dlamini. The prince was named in the monarch’s will as the new Zulu king.