South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the sad passing of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi at the age of 95 years old.

His passing was confirmed in the early hours of this morning (September 9).

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Buthelezi was the founder and long-serving Emiritus President of the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP).

He was also the long-serving Traditional Prime Minister of the Zulu Monarchy.

His passing comes on the same day the Zulu Kingdom is hosting the annual Reed Dance (uMkhosi Womhlanga).

More details will follow after the family and the Zulu Kingdom has issued more information.

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