Ngizwe Mchunu Says King Misuzulu Is God: “No One Should Stand Against God”

• Former radio presenter Ngizwe Mchunu claimed that King Misuzulu is God, and that nobody should challenge him
• This statement was made in connection with the Zulu King's public spat with Professor Musa Xulu, over their differing views on Zulu culture
• Mchunu reckons that God is never to be questioned, much like King Misuzulu, who should also be treated the same, even if the other person is right

South African cultural activist Ngizwe Mchunu has shown his support for King Misuzulu, likening him to a divine being.

The former Ukhozi FM radio presenter Ngizwe Mchunu revealed that King Misuzulu is God, warning people against challenging him. He made his sentiments known as he weighed in on the Zulu King's public spat with Professor Musa Xulu.

What did King Misuzulu say about Professor Xulu?

The King delivered a speech during the Umkhosi Womhlanga (also known as the Reed Dance Festival) on Saturday, 13 September 2025. This took place at the king’s palace in eMashobeni in northern KwaZulu-Natal. This was the first time that the event took place at the palace, compared eNyokeni Palace in the previous years.

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In his speech, he lashed out at the professor, accusing him of attacking and criticising the Zulu culture, reports Daily Sun.

"We are angry and we will do anything to protect and preserve our cultures," he was quoted as saying.

BBC also quoted Misuzulu saying, "It pains me to see another man telling me how to do my job.

According to the news publication, Ngizwe Mchunu stated that King Misuzulu is God, and he should be treated like one. The controversial figure stated that it does not matter whether Xulu is right or wrong; he should never go against the King.

"In the Zulu nation, the king is God. No one should stand against God. In Zulu culture, if the king is not happy with you, even if you are right, you apologise by bringing the cow to the king and say you didn't mean to hurt, but you were just expressing your opinion like others," he said.

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Xulu is allegedly not moved by the hate he is getting for criticising King Misuzulu. It was also revealed that the King reportedly challenged the professor to a stick fight called Umgangela, to sort out their differing views.

It is not known why the two men are at loggerheads, but Xulu also alleged that he has received numerous threats to his life from outside people.

Ngizwe explains reason for visiting the US

In a previous report from Briefly News, Ngizwe Mchunu placed himself on a mission to bring peace to the country by visiting the United States of America at the South African Embassy.

Ngizwe Mchunu has called for people not to panic and let the law take its course after fears of a coup. "The rumours of security clashes in our country are not right at all. Right now, on 17 July. I am in the USA to meet people from the South African Embassy under the peace committee to explain to them what kind of problem South Africa is facing," he said.

Source: Briefly News