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Zulu king expresses regret after video captures tirade against his wife

South Africa's Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has expressed deep regret following the public release of a video showing him verbally abusing his wife, Queen Nomzamo Myeni. In the footage, the king threatened physical assault, accused her of infidelity, and demanded she leave their home, while the queen remained silent until the end, stating, "This is the life I live, day and night." The king's office released a statement on Friday acknowledging the outburst caused pain and embarrassment, clarifying that the recordings are historical and do not reflect current circumstances.

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Zulu king expresses regret after video captures tirade against his wife
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South Africa's Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has expressed deep regret following the public release of a video showing him verbally abusing his wife, Queen Nomzamo Myeni. In the footage, the king threatened physical assault, accused her of infidelity, and demanded she leave their home, while the queen remained silent until the end, stating, "This is the life I live, day and night." The king's office released a statement on Friday acknowledging the outburst caused pain and embarrassment, clarifying that the recordings are historical and do not reflect current circumstances. The video, which circulated widely on Wednesday, also depicted the king criticizing his wife for leaving without his permission and mentioning he had a girlfriend.

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The king told his wife he had a girlfriend waiting for him.

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The king criticized his wife for making excursions without his permission.

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The video shows King Misuzulu threatening to assault Queen Nomzamo Myeni and accusing her of an affair.

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Zulu king expressed regret after a video showed him insulting his wife.

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The recordings are historical and do not represent present circumstances.

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South Africa's Zulu-king" class="entity-link entity-person" data-entity-id="163038" data-entity-type="person">Zulu king has expressed "deep" regret after a leaked video captured him hurling a barrage of insults at one of his wives.In the video, which was widely shared on Wednesday, King Misuzulu kaZwelithini threatened to physically assault Queen Nomzamo Myeni, accused her of having an affair and said he wanted her out of the house.The queen appeared to be the person filming the footage, remaining silent until the end of the video, when she said: "This is the life I live, day and night".On Friday, a statement from the king's office said he recognised the outburst caused "pain" and "embarrassment" among royal circles and the broader Zulu ethnic group."It is important to clarify that the recordings are historical in nature and do not represent the present circumstances within the Royal Household," the statement also said.In the video, King Misuzulu criticises his wife, who he married last November, for making excursions without his approval."She's out there without my permission. When you're a wife, you ask for permission. At least let your husband know," he told the queen, who is his third wife.After repeatedly insulting the queen, he told her he had a girlfriend waiting for him.
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