Queen Mantfombi's will to be read this afternoon

Queen Mantfombi's will to be read this afternoon

The Zulu Royal family is due to meet in an hour's time to go through the will of late Regent Queen Mantfombi Dlamini-Zulu. 

Zulu Queen Mantfombi Dlamini-Zulu memorial
Steve Bhengu

Her memorial service was held on Friday.


She was buried overnight in a private ceremony.


READ: Zulu Queen laid to rest amid family tension in Nongoma


The late queen's memorial service has now concluded following a delayed start and an earlier dramatic entrance by Prince Misuzulu, who'd lead amabutho. 

Speakers spoke about the work of wonder the queen had been involved in while others described her graceful manner of conduct and approach. 


Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi once again had to address amabutho and reprimand them while saying they should remember that as per Zulu tradition, certain actions are not allowed. 

The royal family prime minister also announced that the royal family would be meeting this afternoon at 5pm behind closed doors - where the queen's final will and testimony would be readout. 


It remains to be seen if this would speak to who'll be the successor to the throne - owing to an earlier pronouncement by  Buthelezi that there would be no leadership vacuum. 

The royal family prime minister also announced that the royal family would be meeting this afternoon at 5pm behind closed doors - where the queen's final will and testimony would be readout. 


It remains to be seen if this would speak to who'll be the successor to the throne - owing to an earlier pronouncement by  Buthelezi that there would be no leadership vacuum. 

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