Zulu Royal household calls for unity after court dismisses appeal

[File Image]: AmaZulu King, MisuZulu kaZwelithini

The Zulu Royal household has called for the warring factions in the royal family to reconcile after the constitutional court dismissed an application for leave to appeal by a faction of the Zulu Royal Family led by Prince Simakade.

BREAKING NEWS | The Constitutional Court has refused a faction of the Zulu royal family leave to appeal against the October 2025 Supreme Court of Appeal judgment affirming President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recognition of His Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithini. pic.twitter.com/TDAdeUPo1k

— SABC News (@SABCNews) February 20, 2026

The group had challenged the October 2025 Supreme court of appeals judgment which upheld President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recognition of King MisuZulu kaZwelithini.

Prince Thulani Zulu was speaking at a cultural celebration at eMachobeni Royal palace in Ngwavuma in northern KwaZulu Natal.

“We found the kingship in place because those within the Royal household would sit and consult among themselves. That is why we found it intact. Why must it be destroyed. Let’s reconcile.”

JUST IN: His Majesty, King Misuzulu kaZwelithini remains the rightful heir to the AmaZulu throne. The ConCourt has refused Prince Simakade & others’ appeal bid against the October 2025 SCA judgment that affirmed Pres. Cyril Ramaphosa’s recognition of King Misuzulu #SABCNews pic.twitter.com/dyDPu4T2A2

— Canny Maphanga (@CannyMaphanga) February 20, 2026