A fierce battle is being waged over who will succeed the late king.
The fight to decide who takes the throne has gone to the Pietermaritzburg HighCourt.
MaDlamini, Zwelithini’s first wife, is challenging the will which dictates who will take the throne.
The battle over the Zulu royal throne has escalated to the point where matters are heading to court. Photo credit: Darren Stewart/Gallo ImagesSource: Getty Images
Initial rumours had hinted at the escalation in the battle of succession.
These have now been confirmed.
Another aspect of the will is being challenged.
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According to Ngubane,the royal family needs to appoint a successor to the throne immediately.
Sources have revealed that the royal household confirmed that Queen Mantfombi Dlamini will be regent.
Prince Misuzulu Zulu is Queen Mantfombi’s firstborn son and may be the person who succeeds the King.
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Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi stated that further updates concerning the meeting on Wednesday, 24 March will be made public.
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