Abathembu King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo’s brief marriage to Queen Khazeka Babsi Mcinga has officially come to an end, with the Queen filing for divorce after just three months. The couple’s union, which began in a whirlwind romance, ended abruptly in 2023, allegedly due to toxicity in their relationship. Sources close to the royal family revealed that Queen Khazeka is deeply disturbed by the situation, feeling misled by the King and now seeking closure. Her legal team is set to finalize the separation in the coming weeks, with divorce documents expected to be filed soon.
A friend of the royal family shared that Queen Khazeka, who has refrained from dating since the separation, is eager to move on with her life. “She had hoped for a true companion in the King, but now feels the King was a ‘counterfeit’ husband,” the source said. Despite receiving several proposals since the split, the Queen chose to wait, respecting her cultural values and hoping the King would honor his promises. However, with no communication from him, she now feels it’s time to close this chapter.
The Queen and King Dalindyebo’s marriage was legal, despite the King’s refusal to pay lobola, a practice he reportedly opposes. The church wedding, held at Gonubie Baptist Church in the Eastern Cape, was a formalized event marking their union, but it was short-lived. Three months after the ceremony, Queen Khazeka left the royal homestead, citing the toxic nature of their marriage as the primary reason for her departure. The separation has been a painful process for her, and she is determined to move forward.
When contacted for comment, Queen Khazeka declined to speak publicly, requesting that all inquiries be directed to her legal team. A close friend revealed that this weekend, she will return the King’s belongings to Bumbane Great Place, the royal residence. As she moves to finalize the divorce, the Queen’s legal team emphasized that her family had urged her to wait for the King’s return, but with no word from him, she is ready to let go and focus on her future.
