His Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithini must no longer be used to settle ANC political scores
24 April 2024
The DA in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) notes the recent unexpected termination of the services of Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini’s cultural advisor, Iyosi Buzetsheni Mdletshe, by the ANC-run provincial government.
The dismissal, by the Office of the Premier (OTP), was apparently made on the basis of substantial budget cuts within the provincial Legislature, which controls the budget for His Majesty and the Royal Household.
The dismissal of the King’s praise singer without any form of consultation with either His Majesty or the Royal Household is highly disrespectful and unacceptable.
Coincidentally, the ANC’s latest move comes just days after an embarrassing public spat between traditional Prime Minister of the Zulu nation, Thulasizwe Buthelezi and ANC provincial chairperson, Siboniso Duma.