Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal – King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has finally broken his silence following a surprising incident involving an unidentified woman attempting to force her way into the VIP area where he was seated with President Cyril Ramaphosa. This incident has left many attendees with unanswered questions, particularly regarding the woman’s intentions.
Witnesses speculated that the woman, whose surname is Ngcobo, may have had romantic interests in the King. However, during a recent Shembe Church service at the Enyokeni Royal Palace on 16 November, King Misuzulu firmly denied these claims. “There are those who say she's my girlfriend. Do they know me? It hurts to be given something that's not yours,” he stated.
The King elaborated on his relationship with Ngcobo, admitting that he knows her but insisting, “I want to make this clear. She's not my girlfriend. Because I can’t lie as the King. I'll tell you the truth. I know the girl, but she's not my girlfriend.”
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He explained that she is facing personal struggles, and as the leader of his people, he feels compelled to help her. “This girl is in trouble. Unfortunately, I won't reveal her problems in public. What's happening to this woman is hurting,” he added.
King Misuzulu suggested that those opposing him within the Zulu royal house may be behind the speculation regarding his relationship with Ngcobo. He expressed his frustration at the situation, claiming, “I can’t tolerate it and those who are behind it are those from the royal house who are opposing me in the throne. This is their girlfriend.”
Reports indicate that Queen Ntokozo has felt increasingly isolated and sidelined since the King’s third marriage. Her noticeable absence from several high-profile royal events has raised eyebrows, leading to speculation about her emotional state. A source revealed that the Queen is feeling neglected and overshadowed by her new sister-wife, which has contributed to her withdrawal from public life.
The situation has escalated to the point where Queen Ntokozo has reportedly moved out of the royal palace in Ulundi, relocating to an apartment in Durban with her two children. The couple officially married on 6 May 2021, just before the funeral of the King’s mother, Queen Mantfombi Zulu.
Adding to the complexities, previous reports from February in the Sunday World newspaper indicated that King Misuzulu’s marriage was already facing difficulties even before his union with Queen Nomzamo. Activist Sihle Sibisi had made allegations regarding a romantic involvement with the King, further complicating his public image.
These claims were exacerbated by a viral WhatsApp voice note from one of Misuzulu’s praise singers, Inyosi Mgoqozi, who claimed there were issues within the royal household, stating, “icala lokuthi walala nondlunkulu uMthokozisi Ntombela. Ingonyama imxoshile phela undlunkulu. Ihambe yaya Ophongolo ayaziwa ukuthi ikuphi. Konakele imbuso iyavukelana.” (There is a case that Mthokozisi Ntombela is sleeping with the queen and the king has expelled the queen from the royal house.)
As King Misuzulu seeks to clarify his relationship with Ngcobo and address the ongoing tensions within his marriages, the eyes of the public remain fixed on the royal family. The King’s commitment to transparency is evident in his declaration to work hard on the matter to let his people know the truth about the woman. “Now, they want Mdolomba (Queen Nomzamo Myeni) to break up with me. What do you want Mdolomba to say now? Because we're building the home of the nation,” he asserted.
The royal family is at a crossroads, and how King Misuzulu navigates these personal and public challenges may have lasting implications for his reign and the perception of the Zulu monarchy.
