The provincial government of KwaZulu-Natal has called for an investigation into the mysterious letter that instructed the withdrawal of benefits for Queen Nomzamo Myeni, the third wife-to-be of King Misuzulu. The letter, which bore the official Zulu kingdom letterhead and what appeared to be the king’s signature, raised immediate concerns after it began circulating on social media. It made the startling claim that the traditional wedding, which was set to take place over the weekend, should be called off, and ordered that the queen’s benefits be revoked by 11 am on Sunday, January 19.
Despite the urgency of the letter, which would have resulted in the withdrawal of the queen’s benefits, provincial director-general Dr. Nonhlanhla Mkhize confirmed that the government did not receive the letter directly and had only learned about it from media reports. Mkhize stated that, without an official submission, no action could be taken. “We did not receive the letter except hearing about it from the media, so we could not act on the letter that was not sent to us,” she explained. As a result, the provincial government has now called for an investigation to determine the origin of the letter and clarify its legitimacy.
Meanwhile, the queen was seen at the Battle of Isandlwana commemoration event in Nquthu on Wednesday, January 22, still enjoying all her privileges, including security. This raised further questions about the authenticity of the letter’s claims, especially since Myeni seemed to be benefiting from the same protection and resources as before, despite the supposed deadline for withdrawal having passed.
On Sunday, both King Misuzulu and Queen Nomzamo Myeni laughed off the content of the letter, which falsely suggested their relationship had ended. The royal couple was together at the new palace in Emashobeni, near Pongola, dismissing the idea that their marriage plans had been canceled. In an exclusive phone conversation, the king even vowed to marry Myeni by “force,” if necessary. However, sources close to the king suggested that the wedding, originally planned for that weekend, would be postponed. According to these sources, the king was advised to allow the divorce process to be finalized first before proceeding with the marriage.
The controversy surrounding the letter is complicated further by the absence of a spokesperson for the royal family. King Misuzulu is currently running his kingdom without a media spokesperson, and the position of traditional prime minister remains vacant after the dismissals of Prince Simphiwe Zulu and Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi. This has left the media without an official channel to clarify matters, heightening the intrigue surrounding the royal family’s internal dynamics.
The investigation into the origin of the letter and the surrounding controversy has captured the attention of the public, fueling speculation about the power struggles within the royal household. The outcome of the inquiry will likely shed light on the complex and often opaque nature of royal politics in the Zulu kingdom, leaving many wondering who stands to gain or lose from these unfolding events.
