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Prince Thulani Zulu (royal spokesperson) denies reports that King Misuzulu kaZwelithini is seriously ill.
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Routine check-up only: The King had a normal medical check-up for winter flu after attending King Mswati III’s birthday celebrations in Eswatini.
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Spokesperson’s statement: “He was in eSwatini and it’s winter season… I know he went to a hospital for a normal checkup but… it never came to my attention that he is in the situation you are talking about.”
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Origin of false claim: Scrolla.Africa report (7 May) cited unnamed court sources claiming the King was admitted to ICU in a Durban hospital with a “serious” condition.
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No verification: No other major South African news outlet has independently verified the allegations.
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Palace denial: The palace directly contradicted the report.
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Caution advised: Unconfirmed reports about royal health—especially those relying on anonymous sources—should be treated with caution until an official position is issued.
