Biography
Sibongile Winifred Dlamini is the revered Queen of the Zulu Nation in Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal. She holds the important position of first wife of the late King Goodwill Zwelithini.
They have five children together. The Queen is currently involved in a legal battle to ensure that more of the Zulu estate was not designated for her in her husband’s will before he died.
Goodwill Zwelithini’s wife
Sibongile Winifred Dlamini |
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| Full name: | Sibongile Winifred Dlamini |
| Stage name: | Queen Sibongile Winifred Dlamini |
| Born: | 50 years old (age 50 and above) |
| Place of birth: | South Africa |
| Nationality: | South Africa |
| Education: | Do not have |
| Height: | 1.58 minutes |
| Parents: | Mr. and Mrs. Dlamini |
| Siblings: | Do not have |
| Couple: | Goodwill Zwelithini (married 1969) |
| Boyfriend • Partner: | Do not have |
| The children: | Lethukuthula Zulu, Nombuso Zulu |
| Job: | Queen of the Zulu people |
| Net worth: | 10 million dollars (USD) |
Early life and education
Sibongile Winifred Dlamini hails from the picturesque land of Zulu, South Africa. However, details about her age, birth date, siblings and parents are not publicly available, leaving her early life and family background shrouded in mystery.
Sibongile Winifred Dlamini’s educational history has not been made public. Therefore, additional information about her education or qualifications must be made public. It is unclear whether this lack of information is a deliberate choice on her part or simply a result of the limited details available to the public.
Career
Sibongile Winifred Dlamini, King Zwelithini’s first Queen, maintained her position as the King’s primary consort for a long time before he took another wife. Throughout her tenure as Queen, she steadfastly supported the King and fulfilled her duties with unwavering devotion.
Remaining full-time Queen until King Zwelithini’s death in 2021, Sibongile Winifred Dlamini’s dedication to her role was evident in the exemplary performance of her duties. She earned the respect of the King and her community, playing a vital role in upholding cultural values and traditions. Her legacy as King Zwelithini’s first Queen will forever be remembered and honoured.
Personal life
In 1969, Sibongile Winifred Zwelithini became the Kingdom’s first Queen after marrying King Goodwill Zwelithini. Over the following years, the royal couple welcomed five children. Their first child, Prince Lethukuthula Zulu, was born in 1970 and sadly passed away at the age of 50 in 2020. Their second child, Princess Nombuso Zulu, born in 1973, went on to have a successful business, Ilembe Catering Services, in Durban. The Queen has played an active role in the upbringing of all her children.
After the king’s death, the Zulu royal family found itself embroiled in a series of conflicts stemming from his death. Among the initial challenges was the unexpected departure of Queen Mantfombi Dlamini, who was appointed regent and tasked with choosing a new king during the late king’s mourning period.
This unforeseen loss of a respected member of the royal family has exacerbated existing tensions within their ranks, complicating the resolution of the problem and making it increasingly difficult for them to find an amicable solution.
Net worth
As a queen, Sibongile Winifred Zwelithini has amassed an estimated net worth of $10 million.
