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King Misuzulu dismisses royal spokesperson Prince Thulani Zulu over viral voice note
ZA🏛️ Politics7 hr. ago

King Misuzulu dismisses royal spokesperson Prince Thulani Zulu over viral voice note

King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has dismissed Prince Thulani kaGqikazi Zulu as the royal spokesperson and barred him from royal palaces after a leaked voice note revealed internal tensions. The voice note, which criticized former head of the King's private office Zanemvula Ndamase for alleged breaches of royal protocol, led to the abrupt termination of Prince Thulani's duties. Sources indicate that Ndamase forwarded the recording to the King, resulting in an angry reaction and immediate dismissal. Prince Thulani was also removed from the royal correspondents' WhatsApp group, continuing a pattern of frequent changes in the royal spokesperson role. His predecessor, Prince Afrika Zulu, was dismissed in 2024, followed by Prince Simphiwe Zulu, whose tenure ended due to media accessibility concerns. Prince Thulani was praised for his professionalism before his appointment. The incident parallels recent tensions within the anti-illegal immigration movement, where internal disputes arose after activists met the President without prior approval.

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King Misuzulu dismisses royal spokesperson Prince Thulani Zulu over viral voice note

King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has dismissed Prince Thulani kaGqikazi Zulu as the royal spokesperson and barred him from royal palaces after a leaked voice note revealed internal tensions. The voice note, which criticized former head of the King's private office Zanemvula Ndamase for alleged breaches of royal protocol, led to the abrupt termination of Prince Thulani's duties. Sources indicate that Ndamase forwarded the recording to the King, resulting in an angry reaction and immediate dismissal. Prince Thulani was also removed from the royal correspondents' WhatsApp group, continuing a pattern of frequent changes in the royal spokesperson role. His predecessor, Prince Afrika Zulu, was dismissed in 2024, followed by Prince Simphiwe Zulu, whose tenure ended due to media accessibility concerns. Prince Thulani was praised for his professionalism before his appointment. The incident parallels recent tensions within the anti-illegal immigration movement, where internal disputes arose after activists met the President without prior approval.

Bias read (Right): The article frames the dismissal as a direct consequence of Prince Thulani's controversial comments, emphasizing the King's authority and the breach of royal protocol. It highlights the disciplinary action taken against Prince Thulani, portraying the monarchy's internal discipline as paramount. The

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