South Africa: Zulu queen’s eldest son named next monarch
By DW
08 May 2021 |
6:02 pm
Prince Misuzulu — whose name means "strengthening the Zulus" — will take over as the next Zulu king, according to the will of his mother and regent queen. The announcement led to chaos at the royal palace.
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