Legal arguments based on Zulu culture are challenged by presiding judge and cultural expert Isaac Madondo
An application for an interdict to stop Prince Misuzulu kaZwelithini from becoming king of the Zulu nation, ahead of a court challenge to the authenticity of the late King Goodwill Zwelithini’s will, was left on shaky ground on Wednesday.
Lawyers acting for Zulu princesses Ntandoyenkosi Zulu and Ntombizosuthu Zulu-Duma came up against the institutional knowledge of the presiding judge, acting KwaZulu-Natal judge president Isaac Madondo, who has authored a book on Zulu culture and customs...If you have already registered or subscribed, please sign in to continue.
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