Durban – King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has moved to make amends after a video went viral through which he appeared to disrespect the pinnacle of the highly effective Shembe church, Unyazi Lwezulu.
Within the video, King Misuzulu kaZwelithini—showing intoxicated—was recorded verbally abusing his spouse, Queen Nomzamo Myeni, accusing her of infidelity, threatening to expel her from the palace and minimize off her allowance.
The Zulu King additionally made derogatory remarks in regards to the Shembe Church chief, Unyazi Lwezulu, whom he known as an “islima” (fool).
Nevertheless, the contrite King Misuzulu kaZwelithini despatched a delegation, led by Inkosi Prince Zuzifa Buthelezi, Chairperson of the King’s Council, accompanied by the His Majesty’s Spokesperson Mpikayise Buthelezi, to fulfill with “Unyazi Lwezulu in a spirit of mutual respect, openness and household unity”.
On Sunday, 12 July 2026, the Workplace of His Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithini introduced “the profitable conclusion of a cordial engagement between representatives of His Majesty and Unyazi Lwezulu”.
Additionally current in the course of the engagement was the Conventional Prime Minister, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi.
“The Zulu Royal Household delegation was entrusted by His Majesty to undertake the engagement on his behalf,” confirmed the Workplace of His Majesty in a press release made accessible to The Bulrushes.
“Through the assembly, Unyazi Lwezulu reaffirmed that His Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithini stays his King, describing current misunderstandings as a household matter that has now been resolved.
“He additional reaffirmed his unwavering loyalty to the Zulu Throne and the Zulu Nation and expressed his appreciation for the humility, respect and sincerity demonstrated by the Royal Household delegation all through the engagement.”
As a gesture of goodwill and respect, the delegation introduced cattle to the Shembe management on behalf of His Majesty.
“The presentation symbolised reconciliation, mutual respect and the enduring relationship between the Zulu Throne and the Shembe group,” the assertion stated.
“His Majesty welcomes the constructive final result of the engagement and reaffirms that dialogue, mutual respect and household unity stay the enduring values upon which the Zulu Kingdom continues to strengthen its relationships with conventional leaders, faith-based communities and all folks.
“The Kingdom stays dedicated to selling reconciliation, social cohesion and nation-building within the pursuits of current and future generations.”
