The legal dispute over the recognition of King Misuzulu kaZwelithini as the AmaZulu monarch continues to unfold in South Africa's Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in Bloemfontein. President Cyril Ramaphosa has appealed a North Gauteng High Court ruling that invalidated his recognition of King Misuzulu as the rightful king of the AmaZulu Nation. Ramaphosa's legal team maintains that his role was to recognize, not appoint, the king in accordance with South African law and customary law. The appeal focuses on the legality of the recognition process rather than the legitimacy of King Misuzulu himself. Opposing parties, including lawyers for Prince Mbonisi Zulu and other princes, argue that the identification process leading to King Misuzulu's recognition was flawed and should be referred back to the royal family for a proper succession process. Cultural experts have weighed in, with some supporting Ramaphosa's appeal on customary grounds. The court has heard extensive arguments from both sides over multiple days and has now reserved judgment. The dispute remains a focal point of legal and cultural debate within the Zulu royal family and South African society.