King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini has named Thulasizwe Buthelezi as the new AmaZulu traditional prime minister. The Zululand District Municipality mayor and senior IFP member replaces Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, who passed away in September. Buthelezi’s reign as Zululand mayor has been steeped in controversy, starting off with a motion of no-confidence less than five months into his tenure as mayor.