PLAY PODCASTS
What next for the Zulu throne?

What next for the Zulu throne?

The Zulu nation is mourning its Queen’s death, but it’s unclear who will succeed her.

Africa Daily · BBC World Service

May 7, 202114m 11s

Audio is streamed directly from the publisher (open.live.bbc.co.uk) as published in their RSS feed. Play Podcasts does not host this file. Rights-holders can request removal through the copyright & takedown page.

Show Notes

The Zulu nation is still in shock.

The death of Queen Shiyiwe Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu caught South Africa by surprise.

She became leader of the Zulu nation last month, after her husband, King Goodwill Zwelithini, died.

The Zulu royals have no formal political power, but remain hugely influential figures.

For that reason, deciding who’s next in line for the throne is actually a big deal.

Problem is: a bitter family feud has made it hard to guess who’ll succeed Queen Mantfombi.

So, what happens now? Hosted by Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter)

#AfricaDaily