DE DEUR – Zimbabwean royalty King Mambo Moyo has wed his beloved Queen Zandile Moyo from the humble streets of Sebokeng, in a ceremony fit for a fairy tale.
Over the weekend, the Balmoral Wedding venue in De Deur was transformed into a royal wonderland, as the who’s who of African upper classes gathered to witness the historic union.
The grandeur of the event was nothing short of spectacular, with the venue adorned in lavish decorations, fit for a king and his queen.
Queen Zandile Moyo, a pastor from Zone 3, looked every bit the part of a fairy tale princess in her stunning wedding dress.
Speaking to Sedibeng Ster with happiness beaming on her face, Queen Moyo said her story is one for the books.
“I’m still misplaced in this dream happening in my life. It’s like living in a fairy tale,” she said.
Sharing the story of how they met, Zandile said he crossed paths with the king who only wanted nothing other than to sponsor some of her youth campaigns.
“We met when he offered his assistance for one of my campaigns. We shared contacts following our work arrangement, little did I know he would fall in love,” she added.
Chief Talaunda Moyo, speaking on behalf of the King, emphasized the first-time nature of the marriage.
“We are witnessing a monumental moment with a South African queen stepping into our nation to play a key role. This is the first time we’ve had a queen from another country,” he said.
The wedding was not just a royal affair but also a heartwarming family event. Mhlambi spokesperson and son-in-law, Vusimuzi Qwabe expressed his jubilation,
“It’s a blessing to see my sister-in-law marry King Mambo. It’s remarkable to see a king from Bulawayo choosing a rose from the dusty streets of Vaal,” he said.
King Mambo emphasized one of the African Idioms claiming that a good flower is picked in other nations.
Detailing what interested him in his lover, the King with a glow in his face said “Her good heart and humanity among other characteristics is what drew me to her. Zandile has a warm heart.”
