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Zulu Kingdom

Battle for Zulu crown rages as royal family members clash over King's choice of prime minister

South Africa

Battle for Zulu crown rages as royal family members clash over King's choice of prime minister

By Chris Makhaye

When majesty falls to folly: Battle lines drawn in Zulu kingdom succession

South Africa

When majesty falls to folly: Battle lines drawn in Zulu kingdom succession

By Cyril Madlala

King Goodwill Zwelithini must understand the history of the Bhaca Kingdom

South Africa

King Goodwill Zwelithini must understand the history of the Bhaca Kingdom

By Madzikane Diko

KwaZulu-Natal: Stuck between Gordhan and the unpaid traditional leaders

South Africa

KwaZulu-Natal: Stuck between Gordhan and the unpaid traditional leaders

By Cyril Madlala

Spoils of power and the spoiling of ballots

South Africa

Spoils of power and the spoiling of ballots

By John Clarke