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PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa recognised King-elect Prince Misuzulu Sinqobile

Zulu as king of AmaZulu Kingship on Wednesday, in terms of the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act, 2019.

This follows the death of King

Goodwill Zwelithini Zulu in March last year and the death of the Regent, Queen Mantfombi Dlamini, in April.

The Presidency said: “In terms of the requirements of the Act, the Royal Family identified Prince Misuzulu Singqobile Zulu as the person who qualifies in terms of customary law and customs to assume the position of king and applied to the president for his recognition.

“President Ramaphosa conveys his warmest wishes to His Majesty King Misuzulu Zulu on the occasion of his legal recognition as King of AmaZulu Kingship,” the statement read.