Many South African royal families are always fighting in court over who should be king or queen. This shows they don’t plan properly for when the old king dies, writes Celani Sikhakhane in his Royal Mzansi column.
These court fights cost a lot of money from government funds. The state has to pay lawyers to defend kings and queens who are already recognised by our laws.
People across the country are talking about how badly some royal families plan compared to the British royal family.
The British royals plan everything perfectly. Years before Queen Elizabeth II died, everyone knew her oldest son Charles would become king. There was no fighting or confusion.
King Charles III is now on the throne. Instead of going to court, the British royals are celebrating his time as king since he took over from his mother.
Everyone knows his oldest son Prince William will be king next if something happens to King Charles III. It’s not a secret.
Prince William’s nine-year-old son Prince George will follow his father to the throne. His younger sister Princess Charlotte is also in line for the crown.
This clear planning makes the British royals the most respected royal family in the world. Instead of fighting over power, they focus on helping communities and doing royal duties.
This is very different from South African royals, who were once highly respected.
At least one South African royal family is trying to do better. King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo of the Abathembu announced last year that he wants to step down early so his son can take over.
Pictured above: The Zulu King.
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