King Misuzulu Reappoints Prince Thulani Zulu As Spokesperson After 3 Years
- Zulu monarch King Misuzulu Ka Zwelithini has appointed his cousin to a position he held from three years ago
- Former royal spokesperson Prince Thulani Zulu returns to the royal house as a spokesperson after he left his position
- Thulani replaces prince Nathi Zulu, who was the spokesperson for four years before he was removed from his position
Tebogo Mokwena, an experienced Briefly News current affairs journalist, contributed political and traditional leadership coverage to Daily Sun and Vutivi Business News for seven years in South Africa.
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KWAZULU-NATAL — Zulu king Misuzulu kaZwelithini announced on 9 April 2025 that Prince Thulani Zulu is his new spokesperson, taking over from prince Nathi Zulu who occupied the position for four months.
What happened to Thulani Zulu?
According to Sunday World, Thulani makes a return to the Royal Palace for a second stint as the royal spokesperson after he was ousted three years ago. Thulani was one of Misuzulu's allies during the fight for the throne, but fell out of favour with the king and he vacated his position. He then worked for the King Cetshwayo District Municipality.
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Misuzulu also appointed Prince Zuzifa Buthelezi, the son of former Prime Minister Mangosuthu Buthelezi, as the spokesperson for the newly formed King's Council. their appointment ceremonies took place in Durban on 9 April.
What's happening in the Royal House?
The two appointments occur in the wake of internal conflict in the royal family. King Misuzulu's siblings turned on him and he reportedly insulted his sister in a voice note that circulated.
His family life has also been thrown into turmoil after he announced his intention to take another wife. This offset divorce proceedings in which he filed for divorce with his first wife. However, she took the matter to court to prevent the marriage from happening, but was unsuccessful.
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What you need to know about Misuzulu
Misuzulu fired Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi from the Royal Household as his prime minister in December 2024
- He then filed for divorce from Queen Ntokozo, his first wife in early January
- He and his fiancé, Nomzamo Myeni, disputed claims that their wedding was cancelled and said they would marry
- However, he cancelled the wedding after Queen Ntokozo filed papers before the Pietermaritzburg Magistrates Court to prevent the wedding from taking place
- The court dismissed Ntokozo's application with costs and she failed to prevent the wedding from taking place
Nomzamo Myeni accused of having a special relationship with Prince Simphiwe
In an related article, Briefly News reported that Misuzulu was angered after he discovered that his fiancé and his brother, Prince Simphiwe, reportedly had a special relationship. Simphiwe was also accused of thwarting Misuzulu's plans in the royal house.
A source spoke to Briefly News that Simphiwe and Myeni have been working to frustrate how Misuzulu runs the royal household. He also reportedly influenced the King to choose a politically-aligned prime minister. The prince was also accused of travelling to Eswatini to report Misuzulu's marriage to Myeni without the King's permission.
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