The then-AmaZulu Traditional Prime Minister Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi and King Misuzulu kaZwelithini at an event last year.
AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has again fired his Traditional Prime Minister Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi.
In a statement on Tuesday morning, the King, through his spokesperson Mpikayise Buthelezi, announced the removal of Buthelezi and replaced him with his deputy Inkosi Phathisizwe Chiliza.
“The Office of His Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithini hereby announces that His Majesty has formally terminated the appointment of Reverend Thulasizwe Dominic Buthelezi as the Traditional Prime Minister (uNdunankulu) of the Zulu Nation.
“The decision was effected by His Majesty in accordance with Clause 7 of the Appointment and Mandate concluded on 2 December 2025, which vests in His Majesty the sole prerogative to terminate the appointment by written notice. Reverend Buthelezi has accordingly been released from all duties, responsibilities, and authority associated with the Office of the Traditional Prime Minister,” read the statement.
