Siya Khumalo | If Prince Misuzulu was gay, would it count against his claim to the Zulu throne? – News24

Their disapproval of Prince Misuzulu came to a head when these royals refused to attend a meeting he had convened to address the succession feud. Photo: File

Royal disputes and party funding shortages may force politicians to woo pro-Constitution funders by lobbying for traditional leaders‘ subsidies to be based on merit, not tradition, writes Siya Khumalo. 

Like the Bapedi, amaXhosa and amamPondo royal families, Zulu royals are arguing over who King Goodwill Zwelithini’s heir is.