King Zwelithini was the 8th monarch of the Zulus after his 21st birthday and first marriage. He was made king after his father, King Cyprian Bhekuzulu died in 1968 when he was 20.
King Zwelithini
King Zwelithini whose full name is King Goodwill KaBhekuzuly was born on the 29th of July, 1948 in Nongoma, Natal in the Union of South Africa.
He was born into the family of King Cyprian Bhekuzulu kaSolomon and Queen Thomozile Jezangani kaNdwandwe.
King Zwelithini Daughters
The late King Zwelithini had six wives and about 27 children. Among his list of children, he had 14 sons of which 2 are late, and 13 daughters. Below are King Zwelithini’s daughters.
- Princess Sibusile Zulu
Born in 1972, Princess Sibusile Zulu is the first and oldest daughter of the late King Zwelithini.
- Princess Nombuso Zulu
Born in 1973, Princess Nombuso Zulu is the second daughter of the late King Zwelithini. She is the owner of Durban-based Ilembe Catering Services.
- Princess Ntandoyesizwe Zulu
Born in 1976, Princess Ntandoyesizwe Zulu is the third daughter of the late King Zwelithini. She finished at St. John’s Diocesan School for Girls, Pietermaritzburg.
- Princess Nandi Zulu
Born in 1977, Princess Nandi Zulu is the fourth daughter of the late King Zwelithini. She graduated with a degree in Business Communication from the Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria. Nandi is a philanthropist and is known for her love for humanity.
- Princess Nomkhosi Zulu
Born in 1978, Princess Nomkhosi Zulu is the fifth daughter of the late King Zwelithini. She is a graduate of Wykeham College and the founder of the Magogo Foundation which helps secondary school girls.
- Princess Ntombizethu Ka Zwelithini Duma
Born in 1979, Princess Ntombizosuthu is the sixth daughter of the late King Zwelithini. She is a businesswoman and co-owns Strategic Persuasions and Zamalwandle Transport Logistics with her husband, Mbongiseni Duma.
- Princess Ntandoyenkosi Ka Zwelithini Ngcaweni
Born in 1982, Princess Ntandoyenkosi is the seventh daughter of the late King Zwelithini. She is married to Busani Ngcaweni and is an asset manager at Public Investment Corporation.
- Princess Bukhosibemvelo Zulu
Born in 1985, Princess Bukhosibemvelo Zulu is the eighth daughter of the late King Zwelithini. She is married to Sipho Nyawo and has a degree in beauty technology.
- Princess Cebolala Zulu
Princess Cebolala Zulu is one of the daughters of the late King Zwelithini. She is well-known for leading the royal maiden in the reed dance performed in 2008.
Princess Nqobangothando Zulu is another daughter of the late King Zwelithini. She is the younger sister of Princess Cebolala Zulu.
Princess Khonza Zulu is one of the late King Zwelithini’s daughters. She is the younger sibling of Princess Sibusile Zulu, Princess Nandi, and Prince Phumuzuzulu.
- Princess Mukalile Zulu
Princess Mukalile Zulu is another daughter of the late King Zwelithini. She is a project manager at the Queen Thandi Foundation Trust.
