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King Challenges Professor to Stick Fight Amid Controversy

9/14/2025

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King Misuzulu kaZwelithini challenged Professor Musa Xulu to a stick fight after feeling insulted.
This challenge took place during the annual Reed Dance at the king's new royal palace.
Prof Xulu perceived the challenge as a joke but raised safety concerns due to threats he received.
He suspects the king's anger stemmed from his remarks on expensive palace renovations.
The Zulu monarchy, while influential, lacks formal political power and receives over $4.9 million from taxpayers.

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Story summary

King Misuzulu kaZwelithini challenged Professor Musa Xulu to a stick fight after feeling insulted.
This challenge took place during the annual Reed Dance at the king's new royal palace.
Prof Xulu perceived the challenge as a joke but raised safety concerns due to threats he received.
He suspects the king's anger stemmed from his remarks on expensive palace renovations.
The Zulu monarchy, while influential, lacks formal political power and receives over $4.9 million from taxpayers.