article_snippet.sent: But that is not to say the King, who became leader of South Africa's biggest tribal group aged just 20 in 1968, does not have previous form on exorbitant expenditure.
article_snippet.sent: The monarch's opulent lifestyle is in stark contrast to millions of South Africans who, more than two decades after winning freedom, still do not have access to basic services such as clean water and electricity.
article_snippet.sent: Mr Zuma, who himself has four wives and at least 20 children, has relied on the influential leader to deliver political support, controversial president and fellow Zulu Jacob Zuma the influential leader personally and the governing ANC.
article_snippet.sent: But despite the extravagances, the King - pictured with Prince Charles in 2011 - is still adored by millions of people, many impoverished, willing to follow Prince Charles