A leaked video allegedly showing AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini berating his wife, Queen Nomzamo Myeni, has sparked widespread debate across social media, with many South Africans expressing concern over the couple’s relationship.
The four-minute-and-six-second video, which began circulating online on Thursday, July 9, shows the King holding what appears to be a green beer bottle while shouting at the Queen during a heated exchange.
Throughout the footage, a Siswati-speaking woman can be heard in the background attempting to calm the King down.
During the confrontation, King Misuzulu accuses Queen Nomzamo of being unfaithful with a member of the Shembe Church, criticises her conduct as a royal wife and threatens to assault her.
He also takes issue with her social media activity, including Facebook posts and a recent visit to the Kaizer Chiefs camp that she shared online.
“She’s out there without my permission. When you’re someone’s wife, you ask for permission to go to some places. At least let your husband know,” he says in the video.
The King further suggests that the Queen should be taught how to conduct herself in her royal role.
He also admits that he ascended the throne through witchcraft.
The video also captures the monarch making derogatory remarks about the leader of the Shembe Church.
Queen Nomzamo appears visibly subdued throughout much of the exchange. As the King leaves the room, she turns to the camera and quietly says:
“This is the life that I live, day and night.”
It remains unclear when the footage was recorded or what events led up to the confrontation.
