KING Misuzulu has congratulated President Cyril Ramaphosa.
This after he obtained leave to appeal against the High Court ruling that ordered that his recognition as the Zulu king by Ramaphosa was unlawful, invalid and was set aside.
After the North Gauteng High Court ruled that Misuzulu's recognition by the president was invalid and unlawful on 11 December 2023, Ramaphosa applied for leave to appeal.
The matter was brought by Misuzulu's half-brother Prince Simakade Zulu and Misuzulu's uncle Prince Mbonisi Zulu, who both want to dethrone Misuzulu from the Zulu throne.
Judge Norman Davis granted Ramaphosa leave to appeal on Thursday, 25 January and the matter was set to be heard in the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein, Free State.
Misuzulu spokesman Prince Africa Zulu confirmed to Daily Sun that the king has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Ramaphosa on the momentous achievement of obtaining leave to appeal against the orders of the high court dated 11 December.
"His majesty commends the unwavering commitment and dedication displayed by President Ramaphosa in pursuit of justice and the rule of law.
"Also commendable is the diligence and legal prowess that his excellency demonstrated in securing this significant milestone in the pursuit of a fair and just legal process," he said.
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He said this accomplishment bodes well with the resilience and robustness of the country's legal system.
"It reflects the unwavering commitment to upholding the principles of justice and ensuring that every citizen is afforded a fair and impartial hearing.
"His majesty extends his best wishes to President Ramaphosa, the legal teams, and all those involved in the pursuit of justice. May this leave to appeal mark the beginning of a thorough and transparent legal process that upholds the principles of democracy and justice," he said.
Prince Africa said the royal crown and the entire Zulu nation was wholeheartedly behind this process and would remain steadfast that their country's Supreme Court of Appeal will adjudicate with the utmost diligence, ensuring a fair and impartial examination of the matter at hand.
Ramaphosa's spokesman Vincent Magwenya confirmed the president was granted the leave to appeal.
