(ANSA) – CAPE TOWN, AUGUST 19 – On the eve of the celebration of the coronation rite of the new king of the Zulu, the legal battle against the prince – almost king – Misuzulu KaZwelethini continues in South Africa. The day before the ritual that will take place in the presence of family members and some “warriors” in the Kraal, the sacred cattle pen of the “KwaKhethomthandayo” royal palace in Nongoma, in the east of the country, the Supreme Court of Appeal agreed with the first. wife of the late King Goodwill Zwelethini, Queen Sibongile Dlamini-Zulu.
The woman claims 50 percent of her husband’s assets, who died in March last year from complications from Covid at the age of 72 and after 50 of reign. It is unclear whether Sibongile, the first of Goodwill’s six wives, and the children who oppose Misuzulu the king, will seek to legally veto tomorrow’s ritual and the ‘public’ coronation scheduled for September 24 at Durban stadium and which also includes the presence of the South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa.
The 11 million Zulus, in fact, represent about a fifth of the country’s population and their king, while not exercising effective power, has a great influence on the large and once warlike ethnic community. Meanwhile, the prince, as usual, yesterday killed a lion, whose skin will serve as a dress during tomorrow’s coronation ceremony.
A Zulu historian, Gugu Mazibuko, explained to the website “Iol” (Independent Online) that killing the big cat entitles the king to be called ‘Ingonyama’, or ‘Isilo’, both words meaning “the lion. “. The expert reported that a white bull was also slaughtered, whose skin will be used to make the shield to be exhibited for the duration of the reign. (HANDLE).
Source: Ansa
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