Cape Town – King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has reportedly denied claims that he canceled his traditional wedding to his third wife-to-be, Queen Nomzamo Myeni.
This follows the circulation of a letter, allegedly bearing the kingdom’s official letterhead and logo, which suggested otherwise.
The letter, purportedly signed by the king, instructed the withdrawal of Myeni’s security and benefits, citing unspecified reasons. It read:
“I write to formally instruct the immediate withdrawal of all benefits and security detail previously assigned to Ms Nomzamo Myeni.
BREAKING NEWS: Zulu King Misuzulu KaZwelithini has called off his wedding with his fiancé Nomzamo Myeni which was set to place this month.
The monarch has also ordered that all her benefits including her security detail be ceased as of this morning. pic.twitter.com/rj9JCDan4M
— Nhlanhla Mabaso (@_NMabaso) January 19, 2025
“Due to reasons beyond the control of the Royal House, the traditional wedding ceremonies involving Ms Myeni have been called off. As a result, it has become necessary to terminate all associated arrangements.”
The letter went viral on social media on Sunday, sparking widespread speculation about the status of the royal wedding.
However, according to IOL, both the king and Myeni refuted the letter’s authenticity, with Myeni expressing shock at the claims.
The couple confirmed their plans to proceed with the wedding and dismissed the rumours, highlighting their love and commitment.
“What cancellation? What are you talking about? I’m with the king here and we do not know what you are talking about. The king has not informed me about that,” the report quoted Myeni as saying before she “handed over the phone to the king”.
The king humorously stated his intent to marry Myeni “by force”, the report said.
“If people want to believe lies that is their problem. Go tell those who want to go with the truth that I love my wife and will marry her by force. I wish I could make a video call to you so that you could see that we are together,” said the king.
Meanwhile, legal representatives of the king’s wife, Queen Ntokozo Mayisela, have confirmed plans to seek a court interdict against the wedding, with proceedings scheduled for Monday.
According to SABC News, in her court submission, Queen KaMayisela asserts that she is legally married to the King through a civil union.
She further contends that proceeding with the wedding would constitute an act of bigamy on the King’s part.
The wedding is set to occur on Sunday, aligned with the king’s religious observance as a member of the Nazareth Baptist Church.
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