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politics2 years ago•2 min saved

South African Court Invalidates Recognition of Zulu King

A South African court has ruled that President Cyril Ramaphosa's recognition of Misuzulu kaZwelithini as the king of the Zulu nation was unlawful, potentially triggering a lengthy succession battle. The court has ordered an investigation into objections raised by some members of the Zulu royal family regarding the rightful heir to the throne. The ruling criticizes Ramaphosa for ignoring other family members' complaints and states that the recognition decision is invalid. The Zulu king holds significant influence as a custodian of traditional customs and land, controlling vast territories and receiving an annual budget for the upkeep of royal households and cultural activities.

via DW (English)|

#court-ruling #cyril-ramaphosa #politics

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

South African Court Declares Recognition of Zulu King Unlawful

A South African court has ruled that President Cyril Ramaphosa's recognition of Misuzulu kaZwelithini as the king of the Zulu nation was unlawful, potentially triggering a lengthy succession battle. The court has ordered an investigation into objections raised by some members of the Zulu royal family regarding the rightful heir to the throne. The ruling criticizes Ramaphosa for ignoring other family members' complaints and states that the recognition decision is invalid. The Zulu king holds significant influence as a custodian of traditional customs and land, controlling vast territories and receiving an annual budget for the upkeep of royal households and cultural activities.

via DW (English)|

#court-ruling #cyril-ramaphosa #politics

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

South African Court Declares Zulu King's Recognition Unlawful

The Pretoria high court in South Africa has ruled that the government's recognition of King Misuzulu Zulu, the monarch of the Zulu nation, was unlawful. The court has ordered President Cyril Ramaphosa to establish an inquiry to investigate whether the king's accession followed customary laws. The ruling could potentially trigger a new succession battle within the Zulu nation, as the court declared the presidential recognition of the king as "unlawful and invalid." The Zulu king's coronation was delayed for 15 months due to disputes over succession following the death of his father, King Goodwill Zwelithini, in 2021.

via The Guardian|

#court-ruling #king-misuzulu-zulu #politics

entertainment2 years ago•0 min saved

Decoding the Real-Life Succession Drama of the Murdochs.

As fans of HBO’s Succession watch the finale of the show, we hear about the real-life succession battle that inspired it: the Murdochs. Paddy Manning, the author of The Successor: The High-Stakes Life of Lachlan Murdoch, explains how the 92-year-old Rupert Murdoch’s determination not to retire any time soon could mean a dramatic succession battle after he passes away. Manning believes the siblings are unlikely to support the media mogul’s chosen successor, his eldest son, Lachlan.

via The Guardian|

#entertainment #lachlan-murdoch #murdochs

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"Roger Goodell Set to Secure Multi-Year Extension as NFL Commissioner"

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is expected to receive a multi-year contract extension at next week's owners meetings in Phoenix, which could be his last as commissioner. The deal is expected to be incentive-laden and the richest ever given to any commissioner in any sport. Goodell has received three previous extensions since taking over in 2006. The NFL has successfully negotiated a collective bargaining agreement with the NFLPA and a $110 billion television rights deal with its existing partners and Amazon. Goodell's time hasn't been without turbulence, including the scandal surrounding Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder and criticism for the league's treatment of Colin Kaepernick. A succession battle could be coming in the next few years.

via Yahoo Sports|

#contract-extension #nfl #roger-goodell