King Mswati III of Eswatini is reportedly expected to marry Nontokozo Shembe, the daughter of Shembe church leader Inyazi LweZulu, according to a report published by Swaziland News on Wednesday, 28 October 2026.
The publication reported that royal insiders claimed lobola negotiations had been concluded between the royal family and the Shembe family.
According to the report, immigration records allegedly show that Nontokozo Shembe entered Eswatini on 28 August 2026 and left on 4 September 2026, during the period of the annual uMhlanga Reed Dance ceremony.
Swaziland News further reported that she was expected to be formally introduced to the nation as a Liphovela, a title used for a royal fiancée, during the ceremony. However, the publication claimed the introduction was postponed.
The report also comes after King Mswati’s marriage to Nomcebo Zuma, daughter of former South African president Jacob Zuma.
When approached for comment, the King’s spokesperson, Percy Simelane, reportedly declined to provide details, describing the matter as a family affair.
“This one appears to be a family affair. I would not know what is in the mind of the royal family with regards to the marriage in question,” Simelane was quoted as saying.
The alleged marriage has not been officially confirmed by the Eswatini royal family or the Shembe family.
The claims were reported by Swaziland News and have not been independently verified by Kurrently.
Source: Swaziland News.
