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 you have failed to report for duty as from the 1st of October 2024 to date. You failed to present yourself for compulsory headcount during…

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 I remain fully dedicated to the Zulu throne. My love and passion for this beautiful nation, along with my commitment to building and supporting it,…

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, sparking a series of condolatory messages from all corners of South Africa. Buthelezi, who had been hospitalized several times in the past month, passed on…