He added that this confusion was also aided by the media.

Premier Sihle Zikalala was asked in the letter to recognise Prince Simakade Zulu as the heir to the throne.

Speculation had risen that Buthelezi had forced King Misuzulu to say the speech.

Zulu King Misuzulu, Zulu Nation, Mangosuthu Buthelezi, Prince Thokozani, KwaZulu-Natal

King Misuzulu is said to be planning a meeting to addresses the rising tensions within the Zulu Royal Family. Images: AFPSource: Getty Images

Zuma was sentenced to 15-months in prison by the Constitutional Court.

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Source: Briefly News

Lebogang Mashego (Current Affairs HOD)Lebogang Mashego runs the Current Affairs desk.

She joined the Briefly News team in 2021.

She has 6 years of experience in the journalism field.

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She worked as a lifestyle writer and editor at W24 and Opera News.

She graduated with a BA degree majoring in Journalism and Media Studies in 2017.

She’s a recipient of the INMA Elevate Scholarship.

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