Eswatini officials dismiss allegations the marriage is a political arrangement.
At the reed dance Nomcebo Zuma was presented as the "liphovela", which means which means royal fiancée in Swati
The 56-year-old monarch is currently in a polygamous arrangement with 11 wives - and has been married 15 times in total. Critics accuse King Mswati, who rules by decree and has been on the throne for 38 years, of living in luxury with his polygamous household - while most of his people languish in poverty.
There are strong traditional ties between Eswatini and South Africa’s Zulu monarchy - the current Zulu king,Mr Zuma, who resigned in disgrace over corruption allegations during his presidency and still faces a court case over a 1999 arms deal , is currently enjoying a political renaissance.
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