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Royals Mzansi: The centuries-old African royal tradition of hiding the next king

Long before he ruled the Zulu nation, a young king vanished for three years, hiding under a false name to escape assassins. Now, his grandson's rival is using the same story against another royal heir, writes Celani Sikhakhane in Royals Mzansi.
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AbaThembu King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo has banned the ANC from his land, the latest swing in years of him cycling through nearly every major party in the country.
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