King Misuzulu Zulu
- Born: 23 September 1974
- Place of birth: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
- Coronation: 29 October 2022
- Reign: 7 May 2021 – current
Misuzulu Sinqobile kaZwelithini, popularly known as King Misuzulu Zulu, is the current king of the Zulu nation in South Africa.
Who is King Misuzulu Zulu?
While he is a son of King Goodwill Zwelithini and Queen Mantfombi Dlamini, the specific birth order among all of King Goodwill Zwelithini's children (from multiple wives) is not detailed and might be more complex. He is the eldest son of the late Queen Mantfombi Dlamini of Eswatini and the late King Goodwill Zwelithini.
After his mother’s death, he was named as the new head of the monarchy.
The Zulu monarch’s role is primarily ceremonial and the throne does not have any formal political power. Nonetheless, the Zulu monarch remains influential and even has an annual funded budget of approximately $4.9 million.
Personal life and wives
King Misuzulu Zulu has two wives: Ntokozo Mayisela and Nozizwe Mulela. This information was accurate for a period. However, his marital status has become more complex and has been subject to recent news:
Queen Ntokozo KaMayisela was his first wife (civil marriage in 2021). They have been involved in divorce proceedings in 2025.
Queen Nozizwe Mulela was reported as his second wife (married in 2022).
Queen Nomzamo Myeni was intended to be his third wife, with a wedding planned for January 2025. However, this wedding was postponed, and his first wife attempted to halt it in court. It's unclear if they officially married.
In March 2025, King Misuzulu reportedly paid lobola for a fourth wife, Princess Sihle Mdluli. Therefore, stating he has "two wives" is outdated and inaccurate as of May 2025. Current information suggests he has at least two wives (Queen Nozizwe and possibly Queen Nomzamo, although that's uncertain), is in the process of divorcing his first wife, and has initiated marriage with a fourth.
Coronation
King Misuzulu Zulu was officially appointed as the king of the Zulu nation on 7 May 2021 after his father’s death on 12 March 2021.
His traditional coronation took place on 20 August 2022.
The coronation was recognised by the government on 29 October 2022.
