South Africa's New Zulu King Crowned Despite Family Feud DeutscheWelle: SouthAfrica
20 August 2022Misuzulu, who ascended to the throne, will wield great symbolic power for over 11 million Zulus. They make up nearly a fifth of South Africa's population.on Saturday to witness the crowning Misuzulu Zulu as a new Zulu king.
Suddenly the king appeared before the crowd, holding a spear and a shield and wearing a costume of black feathers. On the previous evening, Misuzulu had entered the palace's"cattle kraal" for a secret rite meant to introduce the new king to his ancestors, according to the AFP news agency.A bitter family feud over the throne overshadowed the ceremony. Misuzulu's father,, died in March last year after 50 years in charge, leaving six wives and at least 28 children.
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