The office of the Zulu King, King Misuzulu kaZwelithini, has responded to a viral video appearing to show the seemingly angry monarch insulting his wife, Queen Nomzamo Myeni, and Unyazi Lwezulu of the Nazareth Baptist Church [Shembe church leader].
In the video, which the office says is old, the king is seen holding what appears to be a bottle of alcohol while hurling insults at the queen, as another woman tries to calm him down.
He claims that nothing goes right when his wife is involved, and says the Zulu nation is not happy with her.
In a statement, King Misuzulu’s spokesperson, Mpikayise Buthelezi, said the video is old and does not reflect the current circumstances within the royal household.
The footage surfaced on Thursday, 9 July, as the king and queen jointly carried out official duties at KwaKhangelamankengane Royal Palace, where they received a delegation from Mmusi Maimane’s Build One South Africa (BOSA).
In the video, the king threatens to turn his back on the queen; however, the statement explains that they have since resolved their differences.
“The continued participation of His Majesty and Her Majesty in official engagements together reflects their shared commitment to the institution of the Zulu Monarchy and to the service of the nation,” said Buthelezi.
“It also demonstrates that the difficult circumstances portrayed in the recordings belong to a period that has since been overtaken by reconciliation, reflection, and the continued fulfilment of their responsibilities.”
Although he noted that the video was old, the king acknowledged that his remarks were unacceptable.
He said the words fell short of the dignity, restraint, and decorum that the nation rightfully expects from its Monarch.
“His Majesty recognises that the words spoken have caused pain, disappointment, embarrassment and disquiet among members of the Royal Family, amakhosi, the Royal Household, religious leaders and the broader Zulu Nation,” reads the statement.
“His Majesty deeply regrets the hurt caused by his utterances and humbly asks those who were affected to receive his sincere expression of remorse.
“He acknowledges that leadership carries an enduring responsibility to demonstrate wisdom, patience and respect, even during moments of personal difficulty.”
King Misuzulu further said he had sent a delegation of senior Royal House Elders to engage with the Shembe church leader “to reaffirm the deep and enduring respect that His Majesty and the Zulu Throne hold for Unyazi Lwezulu and the Nazareth Baptist Church.”
The king appealed to the public to view old videos that surface on social media in their full context and to judge him on his present leadership and conduct.
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