| Misuzulu Sinqobile kaZwelithini | |||||||||
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| King of the Zulu Nation[a] | |||||||||
| Reign | 7 May 2021 – present | ||||||||
| Coronation | 29 October 2022 | ||||||||
| Predecessor | Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu | ||||||||
| Born | 23 September 1974 Hlabisa, KwaZulu (present-day Kwazulu-Natal), South Africa | ||||||||
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| House | House of Zulu | ||||||||
| Father | Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu | ||||||||
| Mother | Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu of eSwatini | ||||||||
Misuzulu Sinqobile kaZwelithini[2] (born 23 September 1974) is the reigning King of the Zulu nation. Misuzulu is the second-oldest surviving son of King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu, and Great Wife, Queen Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu. Misuzulu became heir presumptive after the death of his father on 12 March 2021.[3][4]
Although he was officially appointed as the king of the Zulu nation on 7 May 2021, his traditional coronation did not take place until 20 August 2022. The King was crowned and recognized by the Government on 29 October 2022.[5][6][7]
- ^ KwaZulu-Natal Traditional Leadership and Governance Act, 2005 (PDF) (Act). KwaZulu-Natal Legislature. 2005. Section 17. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ Mabaso, Nhlanhla. "King Misuzulu says there is now unity amongst his people". ewn.co.za. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
- ^ "Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini dies in South Africa aged 72". BBC News. 12 March 2021. Archived from the original on 22 April 2021. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
- ^ "Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini has died". News24. Archived from the original on 12 March 2021. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
- ^ "Prince Misuzulu Zulu announced the new preferred Zulu king". The South African. 7 May 2021. Archived from the original on 13 May 2021. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
- ^ "Zulu King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini crowned in South Africa". BBC News. 20 August 2022. Archived from the original on 21 August 2022. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
- ^ "Entering of the kraal ceremony for amaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
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