Cyril Ramaphosa To Appeal Pretoria High Court’s Judgement That His Misuzulu Recognition Was Unlawful
- President Cyril Ramaphosa is planning on appealing the court's judgement that he was not supposed to recognise Zulu King Misuzulu ka Zwelethini
- This was after the Pretoria High Court earlier this week determined that Ramaphosa's certificate of recognition was unlawful
- South Africans scratched their heads and wanted to know what he stood to gain
Tebogo Mokwena, Briefly News's current affairs journalist, offered coverage of current affairs and societal issues during his seven years at Daily Sun and Vutivi Business News.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to appeal the High Court's judgement that his recognition of King Misuzul ka Zwelethini was unlawful. Ramaphosa's office released a statement to this effect. South Africans were curious to know why he was appealing and believed he had his motives.
Ramaphosa to challenge High Court ruling
According to eNCA, the Presidency released a statement announcing Ramaphosa's intention to appeal the decision made by the Pretoria High Court. The High Court made it clear that the decision to overturn Ramaphosa's recognition of King Misuzulu had no bearing on whether King Misuzulu was the rightful heir to the late King Goodwill Zwelethini's throne.
The battle of the throne has been raging since the king's brother, Simakade, launched a legal process to challenge Cyril Ramaphosa's recognition of Misuzulu. Ramaphosa issued Misuzulu a certificate of recognition in October last year. This turned into a legal battle where the very kingship of Misuzulu was challenged.
SA is curious about Ramaphosa's intention
Netizens on Facebook discussed what Ramaphosa had to gain by appealing the decision.
Samuel Motsai said:
“He is protecting his interests. There is more that is being fought here. It’s not about the kingdom.”
Mpumi Mdakane was confused.
“Appeal for what? What’s in it for him because he’s not his son? Let the king’s family sit down and fix whatever needs to be fixed.”
Richard Allen Warwick wrote:
“Why? Why use taxpayers’ money to appeal a tribal matter? Perhaps the Zulu tribal leaders should settle their differences the tribal way.”
Jan Titi believed Ramaphosa was distracted.
“Mr President, please. There are many people in South Africa who are worried about no service delivery. Please fix that.”
Paul Molefi Mabeo asked:
“What does he benefit from this?”
July Ngema pointed out:
“Ramaphosa must know that second term is a term for losing in courts.”
Julius Malema gives Misuzulu a herd of cattle
Recently, Briefly News reported that the Economic Freedom Fighter's president, Julius Malema, gifted King Misuzulu a herd of cattle.
Malema went viral after he posted pictures of the cattle and himself shaking Misuzulu's hand. Malema presented his royal gift during a ceremony held at the KwaZulu-Natal old Legislature building in uLundi. South Africans believed this was some bribe to secure votes for the 2024 general elections.
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