The vote in 1994 was a time of hope — but in the weeks before, the country came close to the abyss. A photographer remembers what he witnessed.
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Zulu King’s Reign Is in Doubt After South Africa Court Ruling
King Misuzulu’s claim to the throne in a storied monarchy has been the subject of a bitter family feud. The drama has captivated a nation that is home to about 14 million Zulus.
Mangosuthu Buthelezi, Zulu Nationalist and a Mandela Rival, Dies at 95
He was a powerful force as apartheid ended and bargaining over South Africa’s future began, emerging as a voice for tribal and ethnic rights, and powers for regional governments.
A Royal Family Feuds Over Who Should be King of the Zulus
Who should rightfully inherit the throne of the legendary King Shaka Zulu? Some royals have criticized the leading contender as a reckless playboy unfit to lead a storied African monarchy.
Goodwill Zwelithini ka Bhekuzulu, King of the Zulu Nation, Dies at 72
He led South Africa’s largest ethnic group through decades of change and political turmoil.