AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has released a public statement indicating his intention to send a delegation to the Shembe headquarters to apologise for his conduct.
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The statement comes after recent events involving the monarch sparked widespread discussion on social media, with many calling for clarity on the matter.
Delegation to convey apology
In the statement, King Misuzulu said he intends to dispatch a team to the Shembe headquarters as a gesture of apology.
The move is seen as an effort to acknowledge the incident and promote reconciliation with the Shembe congregation.
While the statement does not go into extensive detail about the events leading to the apology, it signals the King’s willingness to address concerns that have emerged in recent days.
Statement circulates online
The King’s statement has been widely shared on social media, where users have praised the decision to publicly acknowledge the matter, while others continue to discuss the events that prompted the apology.
The development follows intense public scrutiny after videos involving the monarch circulated online, generating widespread debate.
His Majesty the King Misuzulu KaZwelithini has released a public statement indicating his intention to send a team to the Shembe headquarters to apologise for his conduct.
Bayede 🙌🏽
Read below: pic.twitter.com/FePm3Rae4z
— 🇿🇦TheGreatDlamini🇿🇦 (@Phislash) July 10, 2026
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Reactions continue
As news of the King’s statement spread, South Africans took to social media to share mixed reactions. Some commended the decision to extend an apology, describing it as a positive step towards restoring relations, while others said they would wait to hear more from all parties involved.
The planned visit by the King’s delegation to the Shembe headquarters is expected to take place in due course, although no official date has been announced.
The public statement has added a new chapter to the ongoing conversation surrounding the incident, with many now awaiting further developments from both the Zulu royal household and the Shembe leadership.
In all honesty, I am genuinely concerned for King Misuzulu. It is incredibly disheartening to see his wife reduce a man of his stature and cultural caliber to a mere internet caricature, worse yet, painting him publicly as a drunkard. The King is raising valid points that stem… pic.twitter.com/0qtLddojyU
— Kwena Molekwa (@Miz_Ruraltarain) July 9, 2026
I honestly dont like what is happening to the Zulu kingdom 😕.
First bo Phakela and Ngizwe wore the traditional attire making it a symbol of violence worldwide..AmaZulu are now perceived differently,the attire that oozed respect is now being mocked by Nigerians.
Now…The Zulu…— Ms SthembiD❤💰📖 (@SthembiD) July 10, 2026
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