South African court rules government’s recognition of Zulu king was unlawful

Cyril Ramaphosa ordered to set up inquiry into King Misuzulu Zulu’s accession amid dispute over process

A South African court has ruled that the government’s recognition of the king of the Zulu nation last year was unlawful, potentially setting off a new succession battle.

The Pretoria high court ordered the president, Cyril Ramaphosa, to set up an inquiry to investigate whether the tumultuous accession of King Misuzulu Zulu took place in line with customary laws.