Race for Zulu crown as King Goodwill Zwelithini's will stays secret

Buthelezi kept in the dark as prince, 47, hailed by some as king’s heir

21 March 2021 - 00:05 By zimasa matiwane

Prince Misuzulu is likely to be the next Zulu king after a will read out to the royal family on Friday revealed that the late King Goodwill Zwelithini wanted his successor to come from the palace of the great wife, Queen Mantfombi Dlamini...

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