South African Court Challenges Recognition of Zulu King's Reign

A judge in South Africa has set aside the president's recognition of King Misuzulu as the Zulu king, raising doubts about his claim to the throne. The ruling has intensified the bitter family feud over the leadership of one of Africa's most storied monarchies. The uncertainty is likely to fuel tension within the royal family, which oversees South Africa's largest and most culturally influential traditional kingdom. The court ruling orders the president to convene a panel to investigate the disputes within the royal family. The Zulu succession question has been complicated by the tradition of polygamy, with King Misuzulu claiming to be the rightful heir based on his mother's royal heritage.