The Zulu nation is still in shock.
The death of Queen Shiyiwe Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu caught South Africa by surprise. She became leader of the Zulu nation last month, after her husband, King Goodwill Zwelithini, died.
The Zulu royals have no formal political power, but remain hugely influential figures. For that reason, deciding whoโs next in line for the throne is actually a big deal.
Problem is – a bitter family feud has made it hard to guess whoโll succeed Queen Dlamini-Zulu.
โThe royal family will need to come together and come to some sort of consensus,โ says the BBCโs Pumza Fihlani in Johannesburg.
โA consensus that the throne matters above all, that the legacy that has been passed down from generation matters above all.โ
So, what happens now? Find out inย Fridayโs edition of Africa Daily.
Source: BBC
