Johnathan Paoli
While the majority send their condolences and well wishes to the family and friends of Mangosuthu Buthelezi, a prominent political leader and a traditional prince of the Zulu Nation who passed away, it remains germane to consider the man’s life in its entirety.
Prince Mangosuthu Gatsha Buthelezi was a South African politician and Zulu prince born on 27 August 1928, who was a Member of Parliament and the traditional prime minister to the Zulu Royal Family.
Buthelezi founded the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) and served as its president for 44 years, in addition to serving as the prime minister of the KwaZulu homeland and the Minister of Home Affairs in the post-apartheid government.
He was known for his opposition to apartheid, but also for his resistance to the ANC and its armed struggle.
Buthelezi was accused of being involved in several violent conflicts with the ANC and
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