KwaZulu-Natal Province Plans New Palace for Zulu King

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South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal Province Plans New Palace for Zulu King

During her State of the Province Address on Wednesday, KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube announced plans to build a new palace for Zulu monarch King Misuzulu kaZwelithini.

The decision aligns with Zulu customs, which dictate that the king’s residence should not be in his late father’s palace, according to local media reports.

Ms. Dube-Ncube expressed satisfaction with the amicable relationship between her government and the Zulu king, stating, “In consultation with His Majesty, we are finalising plans to build a new palace for the king in Nongoma.”

She also affirmed the government’s commitment to providing administrative and logistical support to the reigning king, similar to the assistance provided to the late monarch.

This announcement comes amidst a legal dispute challenging the king’s legitimacy. In December, a court ruled that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s official crowning of the new Zulu king was “unlawful and invalid,” ordering an inquiry into whether the king’s accession to the throne complied with customary laws.