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South Africa’s provincial government in KwaZulu-Natal has announced plans to build a new palace for the ZuluSouth Africa’s provincial government in KwaZulu-Natal has announced plans to build a new palace for the Zulu
monarch King Misuzulu kaZwelithinimonarch King Misuzulu kaZwelithini
The KwaZulu-Natal premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube made the announcementThe KwaZulu-Natal premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube made the announcement
during her State of the Province Address on Wednesday.during her State of the Province Address on Wednesday.
The plan for a new palace is in line with Zulu customs thatThe plan for a new palace is in line with Zulu customs that
dictate that the king’s residence should not be in his late father’s palace,dictate that the king’s residence should not be in his late father’s palace,
local media report.local media report.
Ms Dube-Ncube in her speech said she was encouragedMs Dube-Ncube in her speech said she was encouraged
by the cordial relations between her government and the Zulu king.by the cordial relations between her government and the Zulu king.
“In consultation with His Majesty, we are“In consultation with His Majesty, we are
finalising plans to build a new palace for the king in Nongoma,” shefinalising plans to build a new palace for the king in Nongoma,” she
said.said.
She added that the government would continue toShe added that the government would continue to
“provide administrative and logistical support” to the reigning king, just as“provide administrative and logistical support” to the reigning king, just as
it did with the late monarch.it did with the late monarch.
It comes amid a continued legal dispute challengingIt comes amid a continued legal dispute challenging
the king’s legitimacy.the king’s legitimacy.
In December, a court ruled that President Cyril Ramaphosa's official crowningIn December, a court ruled that President Cyril Ramaphosa's official crowning
of the new Zulu king last year was "unlawful and invalid". of the new Zulu king was "unlawful and invalid".
It ordered an inquiry into whether the king’sIt ordered an inquiry into whether the king’s
accession to the throne was in line with customary laws.accession to the throne was in line with customary laws.
More on the Zulu monarchy:More on the Zulu monarchy:
The pomp and celebrations as new Zulu king crownedThe pomp and celebrations as new Zulu king crowned
Zulu royals and rebels - the fight for the throneZulu royals and rebels - the fight for the throne
Death of a Zulu king: 'He is planted, not buried'Death of a Zulu king: 'He is planted, not buried'
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