Watch | Newly appointed AmaZulu Prime Minister has big shoes to fill

DURBAN - King MisuZulu kaZwelithini has appointed Thulasizwe Buthelezi as the new Prime Minister of the AmaZulu nation. He takes the reins left by the late Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi.

The king also created a new position of deputy prime minister, appointing  Inkosi Phathisizwe Chiliza.

READ: King Misuzulu announces new AmaZulu Prime Minister

King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini  announced the appointment at the Battle of Isandlwana commemoration on Saturday.

To discuss the appointments, eNCA spoke to University of KwaZulu-Natal's Historical Studies lecturer, Kuthula Thwala.