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Zulu Royal Family

Court battles and divisions threaten the future of the institution of Zulu monarchy

Politics

Court battles and divisions threaten the future of the institution of Zulu monarchy

By Cyril Madlala

Battle for Zulu throne reignited as King Misuzulu kaZwelithini’s recognition ruled unlawful

South Africa

Battle for Zulu throne reignited as King Misuzulu kaZwelithini’s recognition ruled unlawful

By Chris Makhaye

Yet another murder probe launched amid royal ructions after Prince Mbongiseni Zulu and bodyguard gunned down

Politics

Yet another murder probe launched amid royal ructions after Prince Mbongiseni Zulu and bodyguard gunned down

By Victoria O’Regan and Chris Makhaye

Costs of SA royals in the spotlight as union calls for the abolition of Zulu monarchy

Politics

Costs of SA royals in the spotlight as union calls for the abolition of Zulu monarchy

By Rebecca Davis

Misuzulu kaZwelithini to be officially crowned as Zulu king amid tight security

South Africa

Misuzulu kaZwelithini to be officially crowned as Zulu king amid tight security

By Chris Makhaye

Department reallocations of funds for flood relief still unclear as KZN Cogta tables its budget

South Africa

Department reallocations of funds for flood relief still unclear as KZN Cogta tables its budget

By Des Erasmus

‘The [ANC’s] obituary has been prepared for 2024,’ says KZN premier Sihle Zikalala

Politics

‘The [ANC’s] obituary has been prepared for 2024,’ says KZN premier Sihle Zikalala

By Des Erasmus

The court has spoken — all hail King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini

South Africa

The court has spoken — all hail King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini

By Cyril Madlala

Legal tussle over Zulu royal family succession ‘could take years to resolve’

South Africa

Legal tussle over Zulu royal family succession ‘could take years to resolve’

By Chris Makhaye

Judge asked to recuse himself during dramatic Zulu royal family succession war in high court

South Africa

Judge asked to recuse himself during dramatic Zulu royal family succession war in high court

By Chris Makhaye

Zulu king, queen and princesses to wage court battle over Goodwill Zwelithini’s will

South Africa

Zulu king, queen and princesses to wage court battle over Goodwill Zwelithini’s will

By Des Erasmus

Of kings and courts: The issue of the Zulu monarchy is still a right royal hot potato

South Africa

Of kings and courts: The issue of the Zulu monarchy is still a right royal hot potato

By Cyril Madlala