King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has abruptly dismissed Prince Thulani kaGqikazi Zulu as both the royal family spokesperson and official monarch spokesperson following a leaked voice note that exposed internal tensions.

The incident stems from Prince Thulani's criticism of Zanemvula Ndamase, the former head of the King's private office, for allegedly breaching royal protocol by not informing the royal family about a meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa.The voice note, which contained expletives, accused Ndamase of undermining the royal family and making derogatory remarks about his ethnicity.

The King reportedly reacted angrily after reviewing the recording, leading to Prince Thulani's immediate removal from all royal duties, including access to royal palaces and the royal correspondents' WhatsApp group.

This dismissal continues a pattern of frequent spokesperson changes, with previous appointees like Prince Afrika Zulu and Prince Simphiwe Zulu also facing short tenures.

The incident parallels recent tensions within the anti-illegal immigration movement, where internal divisions emerged after activists met the President without official approval.The article highlights the ongoing power struggles within the Zulu royal family and the sensitivity around protocol and communication.