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AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini speaking at an event.
Axed AmaZulu Traditional Prime Minister Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi says King Misuzulu Ka Zwelithini once notified him that he was under immense pressure from certain provincial leaders to remove him from his position.
Buthelezi says he learnt about his removal on Friday on social media in a statement said to be released by the King.
Addressing the media Buthelezi says he is yet to confirm the authenticity of the decision and the reasoning behind his removal.
“His Majesty has told me personally that he has been under a lot of pressure to part ways with me, he has been under a lot of pressure for the past few months, so if things come to a head now, it’s not surprising because there has been a lot of pressure from very senior leaders in this province.”
Axed AmaZulu Traditional Prime Minister Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi briefs the media
Cultural expert Sihawu Ngubane says it is important for the King to appoint a successor.
“The king’s decision to remove reverend Buthelezi underscores the complexities and sensitivity in the relationship between the Zulu monarch and political entities in South Africa. His role as the prime minister is intended to uphold the relation between the monarch and the government. His role is deeply rooted in the Zulu customs symbolizing a vital need between the Zulu monarch and the people and also Amakhosi. But it is going to be pivotal for the king to appoint the successor so that there is no vacuum.”
Cultural Expert, Professor Musa Xulu says Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi’s dismissal might be politically motivated
Cotralesa welcomes axing of Prime Minister
The traditional leaders’ organisation, Contralesa, says they welcome the axing of the amaZulu Prime Minister, The Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi.
Contralesa president, Kgosi Mathupa Mokoena says Buthelezi failed to execute his duties as expected. Mokoena says they will welcome anyone who will be appointed to replace Buthelezi.
“Contralesa notes the axing of Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi as the prime minister of the Zulu nation. We respect and welcome the move by his majesty King Misizulu. Contralesa is not surprised by this action by his majesty. This position needs someone who will be able to unite traditional leaders and Izinduna including the Zulu nation, unfortunately, Reverend Buthelezi failed to do so, instead, he was in the middle of all the tension between traditional leaders and Izinduna in that province, which was unfortunate. Contralesa will support any choice that will be made by majesty in a successor to Reverend Buthelezi.”
