The Zulu monarchy, a symbol of heritage and cultural pride for the Zulu people, stands at a crossroads in contemporary South Africa. Recent events have highlighted the tension between tradition and ...

African monarchs are important figures in their countries. In South Africa, many Zulu people are strongly tied to the royal family and indigenous laws of dispute resolution, including divorce.

Experts are divided on the impact of this week’s ruling on Misuzulu Zulu, but say it shows that South Africa has not yet learned how to handle the country’s traditional customs. The 49-year-old king’s ...

African monarchs are important figures in their countries. In South Africa, many Zulu people are strongly tied to the royal family and indigenous laws of dispute resolution, including divorce.

A Zulu parade during Mardi Gras in New Orleans triggered debate. The parade featured participants in blackface and afro wigs. South Africans criticised the parade as culturally insensitive. Social ...