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Zulu king challenges professor to stick fight

Zulu king challenges professor to stick fight

Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has challenged a university professor, Musa Xulu, to a traditional stick fight, known as "stick fighting." The challenge comes after Prof. Xulu alleged that he has received threats from hired assassins and has filed a complaint with the police. The dispute appears to be rooted in a longstanding feud between the Zulu royal family and Prof. Xulu, who has been critical of the monarchy in the past. The Zulu king has now demanded that Prof. Xulu participate in a stick fight, a traditional Zulu practice, to resolve the conflict. The incident has sparked concerns about the potential for violence and the role of traditional practices in modern disputes. While the outcome of the challenge remains uncertain, the case highlights the ongoing tensions between the Zulu royal family and some members of the public who have been critical of the monarchy.

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