EDITORIAL | Unstable Zulu monarchy risks being irrelevant in a democracy

Internal rifts highlight perceived inefficiencies and the potential misuse of resources tied to the royal institution

21 January 2025 - 04:30

As a country that ploughs millions of rands into the Zulu monarchy every year, we should be concerned about their internal squabbles as they also affect cultural identity, economic development, political influence and the social cohesion project...

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