Historic Crowning: President Cyril Ramaphosa Formally Acknowledges Zulu King, Issues Certificate Of Recognition

A new Zulu king has been crowned at a historic event attended by thousands in South Africa’s coastal city of Durban.

King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini was formally acknowledged as monarch by President Cyril Ramaphosa, who gave him a certificate of recognition.

The ceremony was the first Zulu coronation since South Africa became a democracy in 1994.

It ends a long and bitter tussle to find a successor for King Goodwill Zwelithini who died last year.

He was the longest-reigning Zulu monarch, having served on the throne for almost 50 years.