King Misuzulu makes major appointments

 


The Zulu Kingdom monarch King Misuzulu KaZwelithini has appointed key leaders to strengthen the Zulu Kingdom’s governance and public engagement structures

King Misuzulu KaZwelithini has officially appointed Inkosi Yesizwe SakwaButhelezi, Prince Ntuthukoyezwe Zuzifa Buthelezi, as the Chairperson of the King’s Council of the Zulu Kingdom and Prince Thulani Zulu as the Official Spokesperson of the Zulu Royal Family and the Zulu Kingdom. 


These significant appointments were formalised during a ceremonial signing held in Durban onWednesday April 9, 2025.

The appointments mark a pivotal moment in the ongoing renewal and reinforcement of the institutional structure of the Zulu Kingdom, as led by His Majesty the King. These leaders have been entrusted with critical responsibilities that will ensure the dignity, unity and cultural legacy of the Zulu nation remain safeguarded and advanced.


Inkosi Yesizwe SakwaButhelezi, Prince Ntuthukoyezwe Zuzifa Buthelezi, a seasoned leader of royal descent and deep traditional insight, will preside over the King’s Council, a body tasked with advising His Majesty on matters of tradition, governance and national unity. He will work closely with the Zulu Royal Chancellor, who has been designated as the implementing agent for all decisions and resolutions adopted by the Council. The King’s Council will also channel its administrative functions through the Private Office of His Majesty The King, the Kingdom’s central administrative authority, led by the Chief Director and Private Secretary to the King.

Prince Thulani Zulu, a respected figure in royal communication and diplomacy, will serve as the Official Spokesperson, representing the Royal Family and the Kingdom in all public engagements and media communications. His mandate includes managing public messaging, protocol and maintaining the integrity of the Zulu monarchy's voice across all platforms. He will operate in full alignment with the Private Office of the King and coordinate with both the Office of the Royal Chancellor and the King’s Support Office located within the Office of the Premier of KwaZulu-Natal.

Both Inkosi Zuzifa Buthelezi and Prince Thulani Zulu said they were humbled at the opportunity to serve the throne, His Majesty, Indlunkulu, Amakhosi and the Zulu nation.


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