Jacob Zuma, the former president of South Africa, has reportedly been approached by King Mswati III of Swaziland to marry his 21-year-old daughter as the king's next wife. However, Zuma has been reluctant to attend a "kucela" (family meeting) to discuss the proposal.
King Mswati, an absolute monarch and polygamist with over 15 wives, allegedly first told Zuma about the potential marriage arrangement. The two leaders have a long-standing relationship, with Zuma being a close friend and relative of the king through previous marriages.
Despite the king's interest, Zuma has not yet agreed to the proposal. The former president has been engaged to several women over the years, including Princess Sebentile Dlamini, a niece of King Mswati, but they have not officially married. Zuma has a complex marital history, with six wives and numerous other relationships and children.
The Swazi royal family is reportedly growing impatient with Zuma's reluctance to marry the king's 21-year-old daughter. They have tried to arrange a "kucela" meeting to discuss the proposal, but Zuma has so far declined to attend.
The potential marriage between Zuma and the young princess would further strengthen the ties between the former South African president and the Swazi monarchy. However, Zuma's hesitation suggests he may not be willing to take on another wife, despite the cultural and political significance of such a union
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