South Africa's Zulu King Recognition Dismissed by Court

South Africa’s president and monarch were stunned by a court ruling dismissing recognition of the Zulu king, reopening old succession wounds. Experts are divided on the impact of this week’s ruling on Misuzulu Zulu, but say it shows that South Africa has not yet learned how to handle the country’s traditional customs. The 49-year-old king’s older brother, Prince Simakade, was behind the latest royal showdown.

Simakade sought the ruling by the Pretoria High Court which said that President Cyril Ramaphosa was “unlawful” to recognise the king at an elaborate ceremony in October 2022. 'Only once completed their thorough study of the judgment will a determination on the way forward be made,' Ramaphosa’s spokesperson said

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Court sets aside Ramaphosa's decision to recognise Misuzulu as Zulu kingThe Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has declared President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to recognise Misuzulu KaZwelithini as the Zulu king as unlawful and invalid. The court has ordered an investigation into the nomination and appointment process of Misuzulu as the successor to the throne.
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