A royal delegation from Eswatini has reportedly been sent to Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa to negotiate the return of King Mswati III’s youngest wife.
According to Swaziland News, Inkhosikati Nomcebo Zuma (22 years old), daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma, left the palace citing dissatisfaction with the polygamous marriage. Sources claim she struggled with the King’s absence for extended periods.
Under Eswatini custom, when a wife leaves (known as Kwemuka), the husband’s family engages her relatives to discuss reconciliation.
The marriage, formalized in September 2024 during Eswatini’s traditional Umhlanga Reed Dance ceremony, drew significant attention due to the high-profile union between the Zuma family and Eswatini’s monarchy.
King Mswati III, aged 56, and who is known for his lavish lifestyle and absolute power, has 11 wives and over 50 children, a fact that reportedly became overwhelming for Nomcebo.
As of now, neither the Zuma family nor Eswatini’s royal palace has issued an official statement on the matter.
