APA-Durban (South Africa) The traditional prime minister of South Africa’s Zulu kingdom, Mangosuthu Buthelezi will be laid to rest on Friday, the KwaZulu-Natal provincial government announced on Sunday.
“The premier of KwaZulu-Natal Nomusa Dube-Ncube has confirmed that there is ongoing communication with the presidency on the funeral arrangements for the deceased,” the provincial government said in a statement.
The funeral service and the associated ceremonial logistics would be communicated to the public in due course, the statement said.
According to the KwaZulu Natal provincial government, the announcement was made following consultations with Buthelezi’s family.
Buthelezi, aged 95, died on Saturday following a long illness.
He passed away at his homestead of KwaPhindangene at Mahlabathini area near Ulundi in the province early hours of Saturday.
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