King Misuzulu kaZwelithini finalises lobola negotiations for his fourth wife, Princess Sihle Mdluli
The Zulu royal family is preparing for another royal wedding after amaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini formally concluded lobola negotiations with the family of Princess Sihle Mdluli, clearing the way for the couple's anticipated marriage later this year.
The weekend ceremony took the King and his entourage to Nkomazi village in Mpumalanga, where traditional customs took centre stage as gifts were presented to the bride's family and the lobola process was finalised.
Among those accompanying the monarch were newly appointed Traditional Prime Minister Inkosi Phathisizwe Chiliza, royal spokesperson Mpikayise Buthelezi, Private Secretary Arnold Ndamase and members of various regiments.
According to Buthelezi, the King paid 70 cattle as lobola for Princess Mdluli, a reflection of her royal lineage.
