Minister Seeks King Misuzulu’s Consent to Suspend Four Ingonyama Trust Board Members Pending Investigation

PENDING SUSPENSION: Minister wants King Misuzulu to all allow him to suspend 4 board members. Photo: Facebook

The Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development, Mzwanele Nyhontsho, has reached out to King Misuzulu KaZwelithini to get his nod to suspend four members of the Ingonyama Trust Board. In a letter dated 4 December 2025, Nyhontsho says the suspension of the board members will allow the investigation that is being undertaken by Adv… Continue reading Minister Seeks King Misuzulu’s Consent to Suspend Four Ingonyama Trust Board Members Pending Investigation

UPDATE: Reappointed Zulu Traditional Prime Minister Tasked With Providing Strategic Direction of Kingdom

The reappointed traditional prime minister of the Zulu monarch and nation, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has been tasked with leading the Prime Minister’s Executive Council (PMEC), a new governance instrument designed to strengthen coordination, accountability, and the strategic direction of the Kingdom. The task was given to Buthelezi on Tuesday night at the Mashobeni royal palace… Continue reading UPDATE: Reappointed Zulu Traditional Prime Minister Tasked With Providing Strategic Direction of Kingdom

EXCLUSIVE: Zulu King Misuzulu KaZwelithini Divorces Wife, Offers R20 000 Monthly Maintenance For a Year

UNILATERAL ACT: Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has ordered “suspended” members of the Ingonyama Trust Board and senior staff not to enter the trust’s offices in Pietermaritzburg. Photo: KZN DSAC

In an unprecedented move within the Zulu royal family, King Misuzulu KaZwelithini has filed for divorce against one of his wives, saying their marriage has broken down. The King has three wives and ascended to the throne in May 2021 amid a tussle with his brother Prince Simakade Zulu.  In papers quietly filed before the… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: Zulu King Misuzulu KaZwelithini Divorces Wife, Offers R20 000 Monthly Maintenance For a Year

Prince Mbonisi Unleashes Lawyers To Challenge KwaZulu-Natal CoGTA For Sacking Him

PUSHBACK: Prince Mbonisi has unleashed lawyers on the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs over his sacking in a bid to get his job back. Photo: Sihle Mavuso/African Times.

Prince Mbonisi Zulu, the nemesis of King Misuzulu Ka Zwelithini who was last week fired by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), is not taking the matter lying down. The senior Zulu prince, a half brother to the late King Goodwill Zwelithini, has unleashed his lawyers on the department to challenge… Continue reading Prince Mbonisi Unleashes Lawyers To Challenge KwaZulu-Natal CoGTA For Sacking Him

King Misuzulu’s Nemesis Prince Mbonisi Loses His KwaZulu Government Job For The Second Time

PUSHBACK: Prince Mbonisi has unleashed lawyers on the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs over his sacking in a bid to get his job back. Photo: Sihle Mavuso/African Times.

The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) in KwaZulu-Natal has fired a senior Zulu royal prince for alleged absenteeism. Prince Mbonisi Zulu was fired through a letter dated 9 December 2024.  He worked as a researcher in the anthropology division tasked with resolving chieftaincy disputes in the province.  “It has been noted that… Continue reading King Misuzulu’s Nemesis Prince Mbonisi Loses His KwaZulu Government Job For The Second Time

Zulu King’s First Wife Speaks Out About Her Absence, Says Third Wife Was Not Introduced To Her 

The first wife of King Misuzulu KaZwelithini of the Zulu nation has broken silence regarding several issues within the royal family and herself.  Queen Ntokozo Mayisela says despite her absence during several royal events, she is still committed to the throne and marriage to the King. “I would like to assure the Zulu nation that… Continue reading Zulu King’s First Wife Speaks Out About Her Absence, Says Third Wife Was Not Introduced To Her 

IFP Founder Mangosuthu Buthelezi Dies

Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi has threatened to resign as Amazulu Traditional Prime Minister over the replavement of Jerome Ngwenya as chairperson of the Ingonyama Trust. The writer says Buthelezi is disrespecting King Misuzuli KaZwelithini by implying he is captured and may sell Zulu land to outsiders.

Condolences have been pouring in since the announcement of the passing of the long-serving Traditional Prime Minister of the Zulu Nation and Inkosi of the Buthelezi Clan, Prince Mangosuthu Gatsha Buthelezi, a parliamentarian and founding leader of the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP). Last night, President Cyril Ramaphosa released a statement announcing the veteran politician’s death,… Continue reading IFP Founder Mangosuthu Buthelezi Dies

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