South Africa: Halala! King Misuzulu Coronated

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An estimated 48,000 people attended the spectacle - including former heads of state, Thabo Mbeki, Jacob Zuma, and Ian Khama, erstwhile president of Botswana.

King Misuzulu, who's the 9th king of the 11-million-strong Zulu nation entered the stadium to wild cheering and ululation. The King has been embroiled in a nasty feud over the throne as some in the royal family have challenged his right to the throne."I am grateful for your support. I am immensely grateful for their support," he said to the thundering shout of"Bayede".

President Cyril Ramaphosa, who was booed briefly, wished the Zulu nation prosperity under King Misuzulu.

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