King Zwelithini (born 14 July 1948) was the eminent king of the Zulu nation in South Africa. He ascended the throne on the 3rd of December, 2971 after the death of his father in 1968.
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| Full Name | Goodwill Zwelithini |
| Date of Birth | 14th July 1948 (age 72 years old) |
| Gender | Male |
| Spouse(s) | Mantfombi Dlamini (great wife) Sibongile Winifred Dlamini, Buthle MaMathe, Thandekile Jane Ndlovu, Nompumelelo Mchiza, and Zola Zelusiwe Mafu |
| Occupation | Traditional Ruler |
| Nationality | South African |
| Net Worth | $19 million |
King Zwelithini Age
He was born on 14th July 1948 in Nongoma, Union of South Africa. King Zwelithini was 72 years old as of 2020.
King Zwelithini Background
King Cyprian Bhekuzulu kaSolomon and Queen Thomozile Jezangani kaNdwandwe were King Goodwill Zwelithini’s parents.
His grandfather was King Phumuzuzulu kaDinuzulu who lived between 1890 and 1933 and ruled from 1913 to his death.
Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu became the king in 1971 after the death of his father in 1968.
He did not become the king immediately because he was in St. Helena taking refuge to avoid being assassinated, so from 1968 to 1971, Prince Israel Mcwayizeni kaSolomon was the regent.
Eventually, Zwelithini became the eighth Zulu monarch in a ceremony held at Nongoma, which was graced by around 20,000 people.
King Zwelithini Wives
King Zwelithini has six wives. Their names are Mantfombi Dlamini (great wife) Sibongile Winifred Dlamini, Buthle MaMathe, Thandekile Jane Ndlovu, Nompumelelo Mchiza, and Zola Zelusiwe Mafu.
King Zwelithini Children
The King has 28 children in total from his six wives. The eldest child is Prince Lethukuthula Zulu, the child of Sibongile Winifred Dlamini. He was born on the 23rd of September 1974. He is currently studying International Studies (degree) in Florida.
Here are the names of King Zwelithini’s children:
- Prince Lethukuthula
- Princess Sibusile
- Princess Nqobangothando
- Prince Misuzulu
- Princess Ntandoyesizwe
- Princess Nandi
- Princess Nomkhosi
- Princess Bukhosibemvelo
- Prince Shlobosenkosi
- Princess Nombuso
- Prince Nhlendlayenkosi
- Prince Nhlanganiso
- Prince Nhlangano
- Prince Buzabazi
- Princess Cebolabo
- Princess Mukelile
- Prince Sihlangu
- Prince Phumuzu
- Princess Sinethemba
- Princess Ntombizosuthu
- Princess Ntandoyenkosi
- late Prince Butho
- Prince Lungelo
- Prince Mandlesizwe
- Prince Bizwekhaya
- Prince Masikomahle
Death
King Zwelithini had been in the hospital for weeks for what was initially reported to be a problem with his blood glucose levels. He died on the 12th of February 2021. The news was confirmed in a statement from the royal house on Friday morning.
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