WATCH: Mourners descend on Buthelezi’s Ulundi homestead
Updated | By Steve Bhengu
The Ulundi homestead of the late IFP founder Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi on Tuesday received more mourners.

An EFF delegation, led by its deputy president Floyd Shivambu, arrived bringing with them live cattle.
The EFF's gesture to bring cattle as an offering is a sign of recognition of culture and tradition.
The EFF delegation led by its Deputy President Floyd Shivambu has arrived at the home of the late #Buthelezi. @SteveBhengu pic.twitter.com/6NQHVM7hIP
— ECR_Newswatch (@ECR_Newswatch) September 12, 2023
In the Zulu culture, it's common to not turn up empty-handed when arriving to pay respects and to comfort a bereaved family.
Considering that Prince Buthelezi was born into royalty, cattle is deemed the appropriate offering for the family.
Newswatch also saw this when the Zulu king Goodwill Zwelithini passed away.
READ: Buthelezi’s funeral moved to Saturday
Truckloads of live cattle formed lengthy queues going into the late monarch's royal palace.
As per tradition, the family would also decide to slaughter some of the cattle gifted in order to feed the locals who often come from far and wide - while some are kept in the family kraal.
Meanwhile, the EFF's Floyd Shivambu has revealed that even before the inception of the EFF, the first bilateral meeting they had was with Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi due to his wealth of wisdom and patience.
IFP President Velenkosini Hlabisa acknowledges the support by the EFF and national government delegation at the home of #Buthelezi today.@SteveBhengu pic.twitter.com/QVfvQeKiRL
— ECR_Newswatch (@ECR_Newswatch) September 12, 2023
A DA national and provincial delegation also arrived at the homestead.
DA Leader, John Steenhuisen, speaks about the passion #MangosuthuButhelezi had when sharing about trials and victories along his life journey as well as cultural history. @SteveBhengu pic.twitter.com/9s1TgHf0HO
— ECR_Newswatch (@ECR_Newswatch) September 12, 2023
Steenhuisen says #Buthelezi’s legacy is such that he will be among those spoken of in high regard for many years to come. @SteveBhengu pic.twitter.com/cbvCDG2f8u
— ECR_Newswatch (@ECR_Newswatch) September 12, 2023
@Our_DA Leader John Steenhuisen describes the late Prince #MangosuthuButhelezi’s dedicated work ethic throughout the years. @SteveBhengu pic.twitter.com/qDbskmLPHW
— ECR_Newswatch (@ECR_Newswatch) September 12, 2023

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