Cape Town – AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has appointed Thulasizwe Buthelezi, the mayor of Zululand District Municipality, as his traditional prime minister following the death of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi.
The announcement was made during the commemoration of the Battle of Isandlwana in Nquthu, KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday, SABC reported.
Inkosi Phathisizwe Chiliza of the Amadunge Clan was also named as the deputy prime minister, praised for his past collaboration with the previous king and his dedication to traditional leadership in the province.
[BREAKING NEWS] King Misuzulu kaZwelithini announces Thulasizwe Buthelezi as the new Prime Minister of the Zulu nation.
Tune into #Newzroom405 for more details. pic.twitter.com/KQESHV3cRo
— Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) January 27, 2024
According to The Citizen, the newly appointed traditional prime minister has faced controversy during his tenure as Zululand mayor.
Within five months, he faced a motion of no-confidence and was accused of inciting political killings in Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal, the report said.
PICS: Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi and Inkosi Phathisizwe Chiliza, the new traditional prime minister and deputy traditional prime minister of the Zulu nation – respectively. King Misuzulu KaZwelithini appointed them today during the 145th commemoration of the battle of… pic.twitter.com/IkRPxlPPbE
— Sihle Mavuso (@ZANewsFlash) January 27, 2024
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