in thousands of people Gathered at the Zulu Royal Palace in South Africa on Saturday to witness the coronation of a new king in The richest and most powerful in the country traditional Property.
Misuzulu Zulu, 47, ascended the throne once occupied by the late father Goodwill Zwelithini during traditional The festivities were partly overshadowed by a bitter succession dispute.
Today the Zulu nation begins new the classroom. I promise I will work to unite the Zulu nation new The King said to the well-wishers speaking from the podium in large white marquee, wearing a traditional tiger skin and necklace of Predator claws.
Although the title of The king does not give the CEO powerpracticing kings great moral effect over more more than 11 million zulus, who Manufacture up nearly five of South Africa population.
from early morning men And the women in colorful traditional outfits The gathering has begun outside marble palace on hills of Nongoma, a small town in Southeast Province of KwaZulu-Natal, the heart of the Zulu – to honor new monarch.
“it’s a great Today, we make historyBongani Kumalo, 80, who part of regiments of the Warriors in Cost of Protect the king, according to Agence France-Presse (AFP).
Amid the festivities, however, stinging family dispute over The throne raged.
As the festivities began, a legal appeal was filed at the eleventh hour of the branch of royalist family To ban all celebrations have been hit down by a district court media mentioned.
coronation rites
In Nongoma, lines of Zulu warriors, known as amaButhos and holding spears and shields of An animal skin, walked into the palace grounds.
for hours Under the warm waiting winter sun, they began their war dances for The king appears.
Women – some topless, others in Pleated skirts and beaded or draped belts with The fabrics that hold the doll of Ruler – sang and danced.
Royal singers sang the praises of The new And the king said story of legendary ancestors.
Suddenly the king appeared in front of the crowd wearing a costume of black Knit the feathers at the waist by A beltshaft and hold shield.
he is joined Line of the Warriors who I swear allegiance to them new leader.
“We have our own!” Sinenhlanhla Msweli shouted at 29-year-Old in Attendees.
family quarrel
Misuzulu path To the crown was not smooth.
King Zwelithini who Die in Walk last year 50 years later in Cost, left six Wives and at least 28 children.
Misuzulu is first son of Zwelithini’s third wife, who Appointed regent for the throne in His will.
But the queen died suddenly a month later, leaving a will named Misuzulu as next King – development This did not go down we will with Other branches of The family.
Queen Sipongil Dlamini, the late King first Wife, supported her son Prince Simakade Zulu is the rightful heir.
some of The status of the late king’s brothers forward A third prince as their candidate for throne.
Queen Sipongil’s legal bid for challenge The caliphate was revived on Friday as it granted the right to appeal the previous unfavorable ruling.
But on Saturday, struck a court in Pietermaritzburg down Urgent movement by two of Her daughters should stop all rituals.
“Those who She is Zulu and know traditions, know who “He is the king,” said Themba Fagazy, an advisor to the former ruler. who Supports Misuzulu.
The next The Zulu King will inherit wealth and benefit from the rich seam of Revenues.
Zwelithini received about 71 million rand ($4.2 million) year From government She owned several mansions and other properties.
Royal Trust manages nearly three million hectares (7.4 million acres) of Earth – area about size of Belgium.
Dear President Cyril Ramaphosa, who in Mars has recognized Misuzulu as the rightful king, and is scheduled to officially witness the coronation at a ceremony in the coming months.
