Eswatini: Swazi King's Wife Dies of Overdose - Report

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Senteni Masango (file photo).
9 April 2018

According to a report from City Press, King Mswati III's eighth wife, Senteni Masango, has died after she allegedly overdosed on about 40 amitriptyline capsules, medication used to treat rheumatic conditions, depression and related disorders.

Her vigil will be held at the Ludzidzini royal residence, the royal family announced. This comes after her burial this morning, as Swazi royal tradition demands. She leaves behind two daughters.

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