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A leaked video shows Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini verbally abusing one of his wives, Queen Nomzamo Myeni, accusing her of infidelity and demanding she leave — while she remains silent. The king’s office later apologized, calling the outburst embarrassing and painful, and claimed the footage is outdated and doesn’t reflect current royal dynamics. But the incident exposes deeper tensions: as a ceremonial figure still wielding immense cultural and financial power, the king embodies Zulu traditions — including polygamy — in a deeply patriarchal society where violence against women remains alarmingly high. The video sparks urgent conversations about respect, power, and gender roles — both within the royal household and across South Africa.

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