PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa blamed for Zulu royal throne battle.
Dissatisfied supporters of Prince Simakade ka Zwelithini Zulu have pointed the finger at Ramaphosa for the Zulu royal throne dispute.
They said the dispute has sparked confusion and division in the Zulu nation.
Prince Simakade has contested the legitimacy of the identification and recognition processes.
His spokesman, Prince Thokozani Zulu expressed disappointment at Ramaphosa for failing to consider the initial dispute or launch investigations before recognising King Misuzulu kaZwelithini as Zulu king.
"President Cyril Ramaphosa should've not recognised King Misuzulu as the legitimate ruler without properly considering the royal family's disputes and the traditional customs. The president has ignored some royal family members' objections," he said.
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Prince Thokozani agreed with their legal team and the Supreme Court of Appeal that Ramaphosa's recognition of King Misuzulu was unlawful, invalid and should be set aside.
However, King Misuzulu's spokesman, Prince Thulani Zulu expressed confidence that the Supreme Court of Appeal will rule in their favour.
The assurance follows the compelling submissions made by senior counsel Tembeka Ngcukaitobi, who presented robust arguments and supporting affidavits that underscore King Misuzulu's legitimacy to the Zulu throne.
"Advocate Ngcukaitobi said it all. We can't say there's anything left behind. He touched on the coronation of King Misuzulu on the 20th of August. He also articulated clearly on the North Gauteng High Court judgment. We're confident that King Misuzulu's team will emerge victoriously. The victory will end the division within the royal family and Zulu nation at large," said Prince Thulani.
Prince Thulani stood firm that King Misuzulu is the right candidate for the Zulu kingship.
"I don't know what they mean by identification. During a meeting on the 14th of May 2021, Advocate Madonsela read a name according to a will written by Queen Matombi. The prince of Kwaphindangema, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, then took that name and asked if anyone oppose it.
"The meeting was not for nomination. It was to read the will, and Prince Buthelezi had to confirm. The meeting was constituted to listen to the will done by a queen. I have never seen a situation where siblings of the king sit down and determine who should be king," he said.
Meanwhile, scores of amaBhutho from both factions have been singing outside the Supreme Court of Appeal while awaiting the outcome of the court verdict.
