South African traditional leaders, including AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini, are scheduled to depart for Zimbabwe on Friday, July 10, 2026, for an urgent meeting with President Emmerson Mnangagwa to address growing regional tensions over migration.
Tensions have risen sharply in South Africa regarding undocumented migrants. Anti-immigrant groups issued an unofficial deadline for undocumented foreigners to leave the country, sparking massive nationwide protests.
Royal Intervention and historical ties
Instead of leaving the crisis entirely to politicians, South Africa's traditional royalty is taking action.
AmaZulu King Misuzulu and King Ndamase Ndamase of the AmaMpondo kingdom are leading the diplomatic trip. They want to find a cooperative regional solution.
