The digital age has ended the era of untouchable monarchies

The latest leaked video involving King Misuzulu kaZwelithini is not merely another royal scandal but a symptom of a deeper institutional problem. This opinion argues that South Africa's traditional leadership operates in a constitutional vacuum—funded by the state yet largely insulated from meaningful accountability. In an era where smartphones have dismantled the mystique that once protected monarchies, the author contends that traditional institutions must be modernised through clear governance standards, defined responsibilities and public oversight if they are to remain relevant and legitimate.

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