Mangosuthu Buthelezi’s daughter has died

Late Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) leader Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi’s daughter, Princess Sibuyiselwe Angela Buthelezi, has died.

Princess Angela’s passing comes a year after her father’s death last September. She was 55.

It is understood the princess of KwaPhindangene passed away in a Cape Town hospital in the early hours of Monday morning.

Hospitalisation

Inkosi of the Buthelezi clan, Prince Ntuthukoyezwe Zuzifa Buthelezi said the princess was admitted to hospital last week.

“It is with deep pain that we share this loss with the nation. Princess Angela, the youngest child of the late uMntwana waKwaPhindangene, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi and the late undlunkulu Princess Irene, departed this world unexpectedly, having been admitted to hospital a week ago,

“She had taken ill while in Cape Town to attend a sitting of Parliament where she served as a Member of the National Assembly,” he said.

Prince Zuzifa said he and his sister were the last remaining children of “uMntwana waKwaPhindangene” among eight siblings.

“The loss of Princess Angela just a year after the passing of our father is a terrible shock.”

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Funeral

Zuzifa said the family is expected to release details of her funeral later this week.

“For now, we simply share our heartache with the nation our sister served with such dedication,” he said.

Tribute

ActionSA conveyed its condolences to the Buthelezi family.

“Our thoughts and prayers are also with her colleagues in the Inkatha Freedom Party as they mourn this tragic loss.

“HRH Sibuyiselwe’s dedication to serving our country as a member of the National Assembly will forever shine through.

“Her selfless work and contributions to our nation will never go unnoticed, and her legacy will continue to inspire generations to come,” ActionSA said.

This is a developing story

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