The Complexity of Southern Africa, Monarchy Inheritance

A new Zulu king was pronounced in South Africa amid scenes of chaos after members of the royal family questioned Prince Misuzulu Zulu’s claim to the title

Lone Pawn in a chess game. Photo Credit: Randy Fath via Unsplash

Intro

South African newsprint carried the royal announcement that Prince Misuzulu Zulu was the new Zulu nation’s ruler. This eventuality occurred during the reading of the late Regent Queen, Mantfombhi’s testament.

In the previous article, I detailed previous events linked to this update. In it, I began with discussing the death of King Zwelithini, followed by the death of his Swazi expatriate bride, Regent Queen Mantfombhi (mother of the new king).

Kindly see the stories here:

1. https://readcultured.com/the-zulu-nation-is-currently-led-by-a-swazi-woman-b52c32d6e10d
2. https://readcultured.com/announcement-her-royal-highness-queen-mantfombi-dlamini-zulu-of-the-zulu-monarchy-has-died-20d239400757

Reading of the will

I am not sure how King Misuzulu Zulu handled this announcement. Although his inheritance was public knowledge, for more information, please revisit my related publications above.