Zulu king Misuzulu kaZwelithini expresses regret over video captures trade against his wife - BBC News

In the footage widely shared in South Africa, King Misuzulu threatens to physically assault his wife and accuses her of cheating.

Image source, AFP via Getty ImagesImage caption, King Misuzulu's role within South Africa may only be ceremonial but he remains hugely influential

South Africa's 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.