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Zulu King Misuzulu Ka Zwelithini has paid a moving tribute to the late Zulu traditional prime minister Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, saying without him, he would not be alive.<\/p>\n
The King visited the Buthelezi family on Monday at KwaPhindangene near Ulundi in northern KwaZulu-Natal – two days after Buthelezi was buried.<\/p>\n
\nWATCH: King Misuzulu speaking at KwaPhindangene where he is mourning the passing of Prince #MangosuthuButhelezi<\/a>. He said the death deeply touched him and later said Buthelezi stood for the truth to the very end. He also spoke of how Buthelezi supported him from birth. @<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/1v0xXDlneF<\/a><\/p>\n
— Sihle Mavuso (@ZANewsFlash) September 18, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Buthelezi, the founder of the Inkatha Freedom Party, died on September 9 aged 95.<\/p>\n
King Misuzulu was unable to attend Buthelezi\u2019s funeral owing to the Zulu cultural practices which states that Kings do not attend funerals – including those of their children as it is believed that death brings bad luck.<\/p>\n
The King and his large entourage arrived at Buthelezi’s home around 11am and were welcomed by the family led by Buthelezi\u2019s son, Prince Zuzifa Buthelezi.<\/p>\n
In his brief speech of condolences, King Misuzulu said he was heartbroken when he heard the news of the politician\u2019s passing.<\/p>\n
\nBREAKING: The fight for the Zulu throne has erupted again. This is after Prince Simakade (his supporters call him King) also announced that he will on Tuesday (10am) also visit the family of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi to mourn his passing. His visit to KwaPhindangene is set pic.twitter.com\/2yEJuNIiwL<\/a><\/p>\n
— Sihle Mavuso (@ZANewsFlash) September 17, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
\u201cMy voice is gone, this death which recently happened pained me a lot,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He added that without Buthelezi, he would not have been around as he stood with him and his mother.<\/p>\n
\nWATCH: Acting Chief of the Buthelezi clan, Mpikayise Buthelezi saying they only recognize King Misuzulu KaZwelithini as the King of Zulus. He said others would be accepted as members of the royal family, nothing more than that as they are nothing. @<\/a> Video: Newzroom Afrika pic.twitter.com\/BxB95EsJLi<\/a><\/p>\n
— Sihle Mavuso (@ZANewsFlash) September 18, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
\u201cIf uMntwana (Buthelezi) was not around, I would be not around as well, it was uMntwana wakwa Phindangene who brought the Queen (Mantfombi Dlamini-Zulu from Eswatini monarch) who once acted on the throne. He saw her fit to come and be married here at home, he welcomed her with open arms, together with the late King (Goodwill Zwelithini).<\/p>\n
\u201cI am wordless, I don\u2019t know how to thank him, uMntwana was on my side since birth,\u201d the kind added.<\/p>\n
\nWATCH: Grandchildren of Prince #MangosuthuButhelezi<\/a> escorting his body home together with Zulu regiments. That was on Saturday. pic.twitter.com\/SSfODNV9I5<\/a><\/p>\n