Ramaphosa moves to appeal court ruling on King Misuzulu
President Cyril Ramaphosa has applied for leave to appeal the decision of the High Court in Pretoria, which set aside his recognition of King Misuzulu kaZwelithini as AmaZulu monarch.
Misuzulu's half-brothers, Princes Simakade and Mbonisi, have challenged his ascension to the throne.
They have argued customs were not properly followed when Misuzulu was identified as heir.
They accused the president of issuing Misuzulu a certificate of recognition despite being aware of the contestations.
The High Court in Pretoria earlier this week ruled in their favour, invalidating the recognition.
The court also ordered Ramaphosa to appoint a committee to determine who is the rightful heir to the Zulu throne.
"Following a study of the judgement, the president will apply for leave to appeal against the judgment. During the course of these legal processes, His Majesty King Misuzulu remains the identified heir to the throne,” the Presidency’s Vincent Magwenya said on Wednesday.
"President Ramaphosa calls on all members of the Royal family to continue working for the unity of ubukhosi bakwaZulu and to prioritise the interest of His Majesty's subjects.
"It is vital that all due processes are allowed to reach their natural conclusion without inflaming tensions."
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