Prince Magosuthu Buthelezi on Slow Road to Recovery in ICU After Complication, SA Wishes Him Speedy Recovery

Prince Magosuthu Buthelezi on Slow Road to Recovery in ICU After Complication, SA Wishes Him Speedy Recovery

  • Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi is still in the hospital receiving medical treatment for a complication related to a minor procedure
  • The AmaZulu traditional prime minister's office revealed that the prince is showing signs of improvement, although he is in the ICU
  • Buthelezi was admitted into the hospital after a checkup to receive an operation for a pre-existing long-standing back problem

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DURBAN - AmaZulu Traditional Prime Minister Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi is slowly recovering after being admitted to the hospital a couple of weeks ago.

Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi is showing signs of improvement after suffering complications related to minor surgery for back pain
Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi is recovering in the hospital after suffering complications related to a minor back surgery. Image: Darren Stewart
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The Zulu traditional prime minister's office said the prince is slowly showing signs of improvement; however, after suffering complications is receiving care in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for the time being, EWN reported.

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Prince Buthelezi suffered complications from routine surgery

Prince Buthelezi initially went to the hospital for a checkup and medical treatment but was ultimately admitted for a minor procedure related to a long-standing back problem, TimesLIVE reported.

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Buthelezi was readmitted after the procedure failed to deliver enough pain relief, and he developed another health complication for which he is being treated.

AmaZulu Royal Family said that the prince would remain in the hospital until he fully recovers. Buthelezi is 94 years old.

South Africans wish Prince Buthelezi a speedy recovery

Below are comments:

Valona Kemmey said:

"Just hope and pray for his recovery. One special human."

Isrial Fainos Maburo asked:

"How old is this Zulu hero?"

Sandra Duetsch commented:

"Old age eventually prevails."

@mlu2468 added:

"Wish him speedy recovery, bakithi."

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@iKhilogram remarked:

"We're back to critical but stable. Only Sizwe can save us now."

@dkhurumedzha

"Y’all pulling Mandela stunt 'stable but critical'"

Prince Buthelezi thinking of leaving AmaZulu royal position over Ingonyama Trust, SA believe it’s long overdue

Briefly News reported AmaZulu traditional prime minister Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi informed traditional leaders that he is considering quitting his position as prime minister at a meeting in uMhlathuze, KwaZulu-Natal.

Buthelezi said his disagreements with King Misuzulu kaZwelithini over the Ingonyama Trust board matter made it impossible to carry out his duties.

According to SABC News, Buthelezi pleaded with Amakhosi to guide him through the dilemma. He said he believes the king is endangering the Ingoyama Trust land and refuses to consider his advice.

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Lerato Mutsila (Current affairs editor) Lerato Mutsila is a journalist with 3 years of experience. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Pearson Institute of Higher Education in 2020, majoring in broadcast journalism, political science and communication. Lerato joined the Briefly News current affairs desk in August 2022. Mutsila is also a fellow of the 2021/2022 Young African Journalists Acceleration programme, which trained African journalists in climate journalism. You can contact Lerato at lerato.mutsila@breifly.co.za