Court declares Misuzulu's recognition as AmaZulu king invalid

JOHANNESBURG - President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recognition of Zulu King Misuzulu Ka Zwelithini is unlawful and invalid.

The High Court in Pretoria ruled that the process was flawed.

Judge Norman Davis says his judgment has nothing to do with who is or who should be the King of AmaZulu.

Prince Simakade and Mbonisi Zulu, a half-brother of late King Goodwill Zwelithini, launched the application to have President Cyril Ramaphosa's recognition of Misuzulu as rightful monarch set aside.

Simakade also wanted a meeting convened by late Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, where Misuzulu was identified as heir to the throne, to be set aside and reviewed, as well as his ensuing coronation.

The king was certified by the South African government in October last year.