The royal family and the government are moving ahead with the coronation of Prince Misuzulu as the King of the Zulu nation despite threats of legal challenge. According to a letter sent to the prime minister of the Zulu nation, Mangoshuthu Buthelezi, from President Cyril Ramaphosa, the coronation of King Misuzulu kaZwelithini will take place on 28 May.
“This letter serves to confirm my availability to participate in the said ceremony on 28 May 2022. For further enquiries on government’s participation in the ceremony, the Office of his Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithini may contact the Director-General of the Department of Traditional Affairs, Mr Mashwahle Diphofa,” Ramaphosa said.
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The long awaited coronation of the new king will likely take place at Enyokeni royal palace in Nongoma, northern KwaZulu-Natal. Now that the president has confirmed his availability on 28 May what is left is for the committee to rubber-stamp the date and start issuing out invitations when it meets on Friday.
Among the high-profile guests who are going to be invited is King Mswati of Eswatini. King Mswati is the uncle of the new King Misuzulu as he is the half-brother of the late Queen Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu, the daughter of the late King Sobhuza. Also expected to attend the ceremony are the leaders of the Ngoni tribe of Zambia, who have their historic roots in KwaZulu Natal.
Source: IOL, The Witness, image from IOL
