Pretoria – President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday said he will request leave to appeal the high court ruling setting aside his recognition of the AmaZulu King, His Majesty MisuZulu kaZwelithi.
Announcing the move, the Presidency said: “President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted the judgment of the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, setting aside the recognition of AmaZulu King, His Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithi”.
The court further ordered the President to institute an investigative committee to investigate allegations of violation of customary laws in the identification of King Misuzulu.
“Following a study of the judgment, the President will apply for leave to appeal against the judgment,” said Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to President Ramaphosa.
“During the course of these legal processes, His Majesty King Misuzulu remains the identified heir to the throne.”
Magwenya added: “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.”
