Months after the passing of King Goodwill Zwelithini, his succession seemed to be cause turbulence in the kingdom.
However, his appointment was received with mixed reactions and opposition from his siblings.
So, why is there chaos in the transition?
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On the day of her burial, her eldest son was announced as the new head of the monarch.
However, the appointment did not resonate with his siblings.
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On the contrary, they expressed their concerns about the legitimacy of his appointment.
Why would they raise eyebrows about their sibling?
His mother was referred to as the Great Wife of the Kwa-Khangelamankengane Royal House, Nongoma.
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Therefore, after her husband’s death, she took over as the regent.
The throne does not have any formal political power; the monarch’s role is primarily ceremonial.
Nonetheless, the Zulu monarch remains influential and even has an annual funded budget of approximately $4.9 million.
Misuzulu Zulu Jacksonville. Photo: Nunu NgemaSource: Facebook
He is the eldest son of King Goodwill Zwelithini and Queen Mantfombi Dlamini of Eswatini.
As of May 2021, he is forty-six years old.
Misuzulu Zulu education
He attendedSt.
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Charles College, Pietermaritzburg, for his high schooleducation.
There are allegations that he holds a degree in International Studies.
However, other claims state that he is still pursuing a degree in Jacksonville, Florida.
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Misuzulu Zulu wife
Misuzulu is not married.
However, he has a son with Princess Wezizwe Sigcau of the amaMpondo royalty.
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Mantfombi Dlamini. Photo: @Dubandlela DubandlelaSource: Facebook
His appointment as the new king stirred mixed reactions from family members, and some openly voiced their disapproval.
Before her death, the late queen left the Kwakhangelamankengane Royal Palace to all her children and their descendants.
She also equally shared her savings, assets, policies, and bank accounts among her eight children.
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He claimed that the late king’s will did not specify who would succeed the regent.
They raised questions about the authenticity of the will.
Later, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi rebuked Prince Thokozani for raising the issues during the public reading of the will.
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However, the queen’s lawyer defended Prince Buthelezi, stating that there are more suitable platforms for this.
Misuzulu Zulu net worth
Misuzulu Zulu parents were among therichest monarchs in Africa.
The late King Zwelithini was worth $20 million, a function of his annual allowance from the government.
If so, will the family feud be settled as expected?
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Prince Philip became a member of the Royal Family when he married Queen Elizabeth II.
Before then, he was the Duke of Edinburg, and he served as a naval officer.
His biography unveils unknown details about his relationship with the Queen and his death.
She graduated from Meru University of Science and Technology with a Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering in 2019.
In 2023, Priscillah finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques.
She has been writing articles on Briefly.co.za since 2019.
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