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Faction of Zulu royal family optimistic SCA will uphold ruling setting aside Ramaphosa's recognition of Misuzulu as king
JOHANNESBURG - A faction of the AmaZulu royal family supporting Prince Simakade says it's optimistic that the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) will uphold a ruling that could set into motion the dethroning of King Misuzulu kaZwelithini. Tensions in the royal house reached breaking point after King Misuzulu was crowned as the Zulu monarch following the passing of his father, King Zwelithini and his mother, Queen Regent Mantfombi, in 2021. Prince Simakade, who is King Misuzulu's half-brother, believes he is the rightful heir to the throne, claiming customary protocols were ignored. In December 2023, the High Court in Pretoria set aside President Cyril Ramaphosa's recognition of King Misuzulu as king of the Zulu nation. Less than two weeks ago, the SCA reserved judgment in the appeal over the legitimacy of the kingship. Speaking on the matter on 702's Nguni programme, Siyaxoxa ku-702 , Prince Thokozani Zulu weighed in on what he believes needs to follow. 'We cannot take this matter back to the family for a resolution because there's a court ruling which says the Zulu family would not be able to mediate on the matter without intervention. That way, the President must step in and do what the law requires, by appointing a committee to probe and report back on the allegations that the identification process of Misuzulu was not done in terms of customary laws and customs.' ALSO READ:
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26-05-2025
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Mchunu says no sight of letter from fake doctor Lani demanding R2m payout over 'unlawful arrest'
JOHANNESBURG - Police Minister Senzo Mchunu says he hasn't had sight of a letter from controversial social media content creator Matthew Lani demanding a R2-million payout for what he says was his unlawful arrest. Lani was arrested at the Helen Joseph Hospital in Johannesburg, in October 2023, following a social media frenzy about his qualifications. He made headlines for parading as a medical doctor, giving unsolicited medical advice on TikTok. Wits University dismissed claims he was a graduate at the institution's medical school, while the health department confirmed he hadn't completed matric. Publication, City Press says a letter of demand dated 21 May has been served by Matthew Lani's lawyers to Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu. According to the publication, the demand for the money is listed as compensation for damages for his alleged assault and what Lani believes was an unlawful arrest. The letter was also directed at national police commissioner Fannie Masemola, giving them both 30 days to respond. Mchunu addressed the reports while on 702's Nguni programme, Siyaxoxa ku-702 . 'It may be that the letter has arrived at my office and has been referred. It has to through a number of internal processes, including being submitted to the legal department, before it arrives in my hands. It may be that the office has received it. I will deal with it once it has landed on my desk.' Last year, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) decided not to prosecute Lani for impersonating a medical doctor, citing a lack of evidence.
