Jwarha,
Ndawonde,
Bhemnci,
Manqaka,
Umcengwa,
Umazaleni,
Khatiti,
Ngwedla Mathole phesheya kwegcigciwale,
Mnangwe,
Sjekula salak’landela!
Royalty from Mayisela last name
Queen Ntokozo kaMayisela Zulu (Contemporary Royalty)
First wife and consort of King Misuzulu kaZwelithini, the reigning monarch of the Zulu nation in South Africa. Their marriage was formalized as a civil marriage under South African law in May 2021, shortly after the King became heir to the throne following the death of his father, King Goodwill Zwelithini. The King paid lobola to the Mayisela family consisting of eight cows and approximately R50,000 in cash. Queen Ntokozo appears publicly at royal ceremonies and cultural events, including the annual Marula Festival, a key celebration in Zulu tradition. Her public demeanour has been described as dignified and reserved, reflecting both her adherence to tradition and her awareness of her role as a modern royal consort navigating public scrutiny. In January 2025, Queen Ntokozo filed an urgent court application seeking to prevent King Misuzulu from entering into another marriage while their civil marriage remained valid, bringing attention to the complexities of balancing Zulu customary law, which permits polygamy, with the South African civil legal system.
