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Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini arrives ahead of the inauguration of Cyril Ramaphosa as South African president at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on June 19, 2024. (Photo by PHILL MAGAKOE / POOL / AFP)

Zulu king’s divorce sparks debate over tradition, modernity and royal life

Misizulu kaZwelithini’s divorce comes amid tensions in the royal family from those who dispute his ascension to the throne

King Misuzulu KaZwelithini. (Photo by Gallo) Images/Darren Stewart)

New Zulu nation prime minister is not my spokesperson, says Misuzulu

Misuzulu kaZwelithini has made it clear that the duties of Thulasizwe Buthelezi do not include those of communication

MisuZulu kaZwelithini. Photo: Darren Stewart/Gallo Images

Blow to MisuZulu as court rules his recognition is unlawful

The president failed to appoint an investigative committee into the dispute before recognising the King

MisuZulu kaZwelithini. Photo: Darren Stewart/Gallo Images

ITB wants Prince Mbonisi Zulu to pay costs of withdrawn application

The application is part of a brutal legal fight over control of the Zulu kingdom

Misuzulu’s office refutes ‘baseless claims’ of ill health

The office of the Zulu king has said the allegation of ill health is part of an ‘orchestrated agenda’

When the Madiba party lost its parliamentary majority in 2024 it formed a government of national unity. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Let the number games begin

Monarchy tussles may disrupt my football but at least the rules for the ANC’s national games have been set

The ITB’s new chief executive, Vela Mngwengwe.  (Agriculture, land reform and rural development department)

MPs call for forensic probe into Ingonyama Trust Board finances

Land entity gets an unqualified audit but parliament remains unimpressed

Refunds due: The Ingonyama Trust manages land on behalf of the Zulu nation. Its chairperson Jerome Ngwenya faces an uncertain future as a new board is to be appointed. Photos: Delwyn Verasamy & David Harrison

Didiza moves on illegal KZN leases

The land reform minister bans Ingonyama Trust chair from taking court ruling on appeal