King Zwelithini was the reigning King of the Zulu nation up until his death on 12th March 2021.
He took over the throne after the death of his father, King Cyprian Bhekuzulu, in 1968.
After his first marriage, he was installed as the eighth monarch of the Zulu nation.
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However, the question of whom his successor will be has been crossing the minds of most people.
How many wives does the Zulu King have?
At the time of his death,King Zwelithinihad six wives and twenty-eight children.
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Interestingly, he married his youngest wife when she was seventeen years old, and they had one child.
Two of his sons passed on.
They got married on 27th December 1969, two years before taking the throne.
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Buhle KaMathe
In 1974, seventy-year-old Buhle KaMathe became King Zwelithini’s second wife.
Chief Mtirara is alleged to have paid approximately 150 head of cattle for her hand in marriage.
They got married in 1977 and so far have eight children.
King Zwelithini wives images. Photo: @Ya Tshisa OnlineSource: Facebook
Her son, Misuzulu, is alleged to be a strong contender for the throne.
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Their union yielded three children, two daughters and a son.
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Nompumelelo Mchiza
Nompumelelo Mchiza got married to King Goodwill Zwelithini Kabhekuzulu on 25th July 1992 as the fifth wife.
Their marriage of close to three decades yielded three children.
Zola Zelusiwe Mafu
Thirty-five-year-old Zola Zelusiwe Mafu is King Zwelithini’s sixth and last wife.
King Zwelithini house. Photo: @the_african_royal_familiesSource: Instagram
Queen Zola is the mother of the youngest King Zwelithini children, Prince Nhlendla.
King Zwelithini children
The king was the father of twenty-eight children.
However, three of his children are deceased.
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Meanwhile, these are the possible heirs of the throne.
Prince Lethukuthula Zulu
Lethukuthula Zulu was the eldest of King Zwelithini children.
He was born in 1970 to Queen Dlamini.
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The lateLethukuthula Zulu passed on in 2020.
Princess Nombuso Zulu
Nombuso Zulu is the eldest King Zwelithini daughters.
She was born in 1973 to Queen Dlamini.
King Zwelithini house. Photo: @Maritzburg FeverSource: Facebook
Currently, Nombuso is the owner of Ilembe Catering Services, a Durban-basedbusiness.
Ntombizosuthu Ka Zwelithini Duma
Ntombizosuthu Ka Zwelithini Duma is the second King Zwelithini daughter.
Ntombizosuthu co-owns Strategic Persuasions and Zamalwandle Transport Logistics.
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Princess Sinethemba Bati Zulu
Sinethemba Bati Zulu was born in 1989 and is the youngest of Queen Dlamini daughters.
She is a student at the University of Witwatersrand currently pursuing a degree in international relations.
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Princess Sibusile Zulu
The late Sibusile was born in 1972 and was the eldest daughter of Queen Buhle.
She passed on at the age of thirty-five afteran attack at the royal residencein KwaMashu.
Her mother was also injured during the attack.
King Zwelithini wives and children. Photo: @Nonhlanhla OkaMashobane KaVela JeleSource: Facebook
Princess Nandi Zulu
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Prince Phumuzuzulu
Phumuzuzulu is the eldest son of Queen Buhle.
He was named after his great grandfather King Phumuzululu kaDinuzulu.
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Prince Shlobosenkosi Zulu
Shlobosenkosi Zulu is the second son of Queen Buhle, and he was born in 1988.
He is an alumnus ofKearsney College in Durban.
Prince Nhlanganiso Zulu
Nhlanganiso Zulu is the third son of Queen Buhle, and his wife is called Wandi.
Prince Buzabazi
Buzabazi is the fourth son of Queen Buhle.
His sudden death led to the postponement of Shaka Day.
Prince Misuzulu Zulu
Misuzulu Zulu is the eldest son of Queen Mantfombi.
He was born in September 1974.
Currently, he is a student pursuing a degree in international studies in Jacksonville, Florida.
He is a father of one, although he is unmarried.
Misuzulu is one of the strongest candidates for the throne.
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She is the eldest daughter of Queen Mantfombi.
Princess Nomkhosi
Nomkhosi was born in 1982.
She is currently engaged to Melusi Moyo.
Princess Bukhosibemvelo
Bukhosibemvelo was born in 1985.
The woman is married to Spiho Nyawo.
She made headlines after it was alleged that her husband paid 120 cows forher lobola.
Prince Lungelo
Lungelo is a student at Michaelhouse,a boarding school in KwaZulu Natal.
Prince Mandlesizwe
Mandlesizwe is one of the youngest King Zwelithini sons.
Prince Bizwekhaya
Bizwekhaya is the second youngest sons of Queen Mantfombi.
Prince Masikomahle
Masikomahle is the youngest Queen Mantfombi and King Zwelithini sons.
Prince Sihlangu Zulu
Sihlangu Zulu is one of the sons of queen Queen Thandi.
He is an artist who goes by the name Zulusoul.
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Princess Mukelile Zulu
Mukelile Zulu is one of the daughters of Queen Thandi.
Princess Mukelile has a younger sister.
Princess Nqobangothando Zulu
Nqobangothando Zulu is the eldest daughter of Queen Nompumelelo.
Prince Nhlangano Zulu
Nhlangano Zulu is the only son of Queen Nompumelelo.
Princess Cebo Zulu
Nompumelelo is the youngest daughter of Queen Nompumelelo.
Prince Nhlendlayenkosi Zulu
Nhlendlayenkosi Zulu is the youngest King Zwelithini son.
He is also the only son of Queen Zola Zelusiwe Mafu.
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She graduated from Meru University of Science and Technology with a Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering in 2019.
In 2023, Priscillah finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques.
She has been writing articles on Briefly.co.za since 2019.
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