Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi to be laid to rest this week
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Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi to be laid to rest this week

Updated | By Noxolo Miya

Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi will be laid to rest on Friday. 

I am deeply saddened to announce the passing of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, the Prince of KwaPhindangene, Traditional Prime Minister to the Zulu Monarch and Nation, and the Founder and President Emeritus of the Inkatha Freedom Party.
SA president gives his tribute to Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi on social media. Image: X / @CyrilRamaphosa

His family made the announcement yesterday during an ANC delegation's visit to KwaPhindangene Royal Residence. 

The founder of the IFP and Traditional Prime Minster to the Zulu Monarch and Nation passed away on Saturday in eMahlabathini. 


ANC NEC member Zweli Mkhize says Buthelezi's attachment to the party has been legendary. 

READ: Buthelezi was principled leader - Dube-Ncube

"This for us tells us that there is a lot that we've shared with Prince Buthelezi. So we are here to honour his legacy."

 

Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube says her office is engaging with the Presidency on the funeral preparations.

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