King Mswati III of Swaziland has declared that men in his country will starting June this year be required to marry at least two or more wives.

With those who prove non-compliant to the decree facing jail. According to the new rule, government will pay for their introduction parties and build them houses.

Reports say that the decision came after an increasing number of virgins and scarcity of men in the country.

Nevertheless who knows that the king wanted a ‘challenge’ when it comes to practicing polygamy?
King Mswati III has 15 wives and 25 children,while his father has more than 70 wives and over 150 children.

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