South African court rules governmental recognition of Zulu king was unlawful

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

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 President Cyril Ramaphosa to set up an inquiry to probe whether the tumultuous accession of King Misuzulu Zulu was done in line with customary laws.