THE IFP has expressed shock and sadness on learning about the passing of three traditional leaders (amakhosi) in KZN.

The departed traditional leaders are Inkosi SA Hlongwa of the Hlongwa Traditional Council in the Ilembe District, who passed away last Thursday; Inkosi PJ Ngubane of the Amabomvu Traditional Council, who passed away on Saturday; and Inkosi T Mntungwa of the Baso Traditional Council, who passed away on Sunday morning.

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IFP spokesperson on community safety and liaison in KZN, Blessed Gwala, said the province has suffered a huge blow following the deaths of the three amakhosi in the space of only a week.

‘We bow our heads in reverence and mourning of our traditional leaders who led their clans peacefully, despite the clan flare-ups which plagued most of Umsinga area

‘We salute and applaud the remarkable contribution they made as leaders, servants and custodians of Zulu culture.

‘We will forever be grateful for their contribution in maintaining order and in preserving the core values and principles of ubuntu.

‘We wish to send our deepest condolences to His Majesty, King Goodwill Zwelithini kaNyangayezizwe, the Prime Minister to the King and the Zulu nation, Prince of KwaPhindangene, Inkosi Mangosuthu Buthelezi, the Chairperson of Traditional Leadership in KwaZulu-Natal, iNkosi Phathisizwe Chiliza, amakhosi, izinduna and their respective councils and clans.’

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