King Misuzulu’s R20K maintenance proposal sparks debate

Mzansi has weighed in on the monthly maintenance fee proposed by King Misuzulu for his wife, whom he is set to divorce. ‘It’s too small.’

South Africans have shared their opinions on the R20,000 monthly maintenance fee that King Misuzulu KaZwelithini has proposed for one of his wives, whom he plans to divorce.

MZANSI REACTS TO KING MISUZULU’S R20,000 MAINTENANCE OFFER FOR HIS DIVORCED WIFE

As reported by African Times, Misuzulu submitted a divorce petition to the Pietermaritzburg High Court in KwaZulu-Natal.

Court records reviewed by the publication reveal that he began the process due to an irreparable breakdown in their marriage.

The court documents state that their marriage is beyond repair, with no possibility of reconciliation.

The wife’s identity has been kept confidential to protect her children.

King Misuzulu has proposed a monthly maintenance payment of R20,000 for one year after the divorce is finalised as part of the divorce settlement.

The papers also reveal that the King stated they had been living separately for over a year.

This divorce has shocked many, as it marks the first time in over two centuries of Zulu history that a monarch has initiated a divorce.

X USERS SHARE THEIR OPINIONS
South Africans have expressed their views on the divorce saga. Some argue that R20,000 per month is insufficient for a year’s maintenance.

@Markosonke1 wrote: “R20k a month? That’s not maintenance; that’s a royal downgrade! Even the cows in Lobola negotiations are side-eyeing this deal.”

@meekcd wrote: “R20,000 for a year from his R79 million per annum, funded by taxpayers? After a year, she’ll qualify for the R350 grant the government is offering to the poor.”

@Phathus wrote: “What happens after a year? This King is dizzy.”

@RMarylize commented: “R20k is too small after living a royal life.”