S. Africa holds state funeral for divisive Zulu leader Buthelezi

President Cyril Ramaphosa, who has ordered flags to be flown at half mast across the country, will deliver a eulogy at the funeral celebrated by the head of South Africa's Anglican Church.

(FILES) Senior Prince of the Zulu Nation and former leader of the Inkatha Freedom Party ( IFP) Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi joins thousands gathered to commemorate King Shaka's Day Celebration/ AFP

By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

Mourners in traditional warrior headbands gathered Saturday for the state funeral of Zulu prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, a powerful but divisive leader implicated in a wave of deadly violence

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S. Africa holds state funeral for divisive Zulu leader Buthelezi

President Cyril Ramaphosa, who has ordered flags to be flown at half mast across the country, will deliver a eulogy at the funeral celebrated by the head of South Africa's Anglican Church.

(FILES) Senior Prince of the Zulu Nation and former leader of the Inkatha Freedom Party ( IFP) Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi joins thousands gathered to commemorate King Shaka's Day Celebration/ AFP

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