Article 6ETBP South Africa holds state funeral for divisive Zulu politician Mangosuthu Buthelezi

South Africa holds state funeral for divisive Zulu politician Mangosuthu Buthelezi

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Reuters in Ulundi
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Mourners pay tribute to controversial former leader of Inkatha Freedom Party who died last week aged 95

Thousands of mourners gathered in South Africa's eastern town of Ulundi on Saturday for the state funeral of veteran politician and Zulu prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi.

Buthelezi, a controversial figure during the apartheid liberation struggle because of his bitter rivalry with the African National Congress (ANC), died last week aged 95.

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