Johannesburg – Fears are rising that Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini may have been poisoned after he felt unwell and was hospitalised in eSwatini.
The Prime Minister to the Zulu Kingdom Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi late on Friday said: “It is with deep shock that I received news from HRH Prince Vumile, brother to His Majesty King Misizulu kaZwelithini, that that the king is being treated in a hospital in eSwatini, having taken ill earlier today.”
Buthelezi added: “I am informed that His Majesty’s senior Induna Mr. Xaba, who stayed with the King, passed quite suddenly, and there are suspicions that he was poisoned.
“When His Majesty began to feel unwell, he suspected that he too may have been poisoned.
“He immediately sought out medical treatment in eSwatini.
“I am informed that His Majesty felt uncomfortable seeking treatment in South Africa, as his mother, the late Regent, received treatment in South Africa and subsequently died.”
Prince Buthelezi said his Majesty is under medical care and further information will be conveyed when it becomes available.
