Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Marks 95th Birthday in Hospital, Royal Celebration Ditched Buthelezi Recovers

• The AmaZulu Traditional Prime Minister, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, turned 95 on Sunday, 27 August
• The Zulu Royal Family decided to forgo the usually lavish festivities as Buthelezi recovers in hospital
• Prince Mangosuthu experienced complications from a routine back surgery, which kept him in the hospital for over a month

DURBAN - Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi's 95th birthday went by without the usual royal fanfare on Sunday, 27 August.

This comes as the AmaZulu traditional Prime Minister has been in hospital for over a month after experiencing complications following a routine surgery.

The AmaZulu royal family chose to forgo the royal celebration as the elderly stateman recovers in hospital. The family reported that Prince Mangosuthu is recovering well, and his health has improved in the Intensive Care Unit, EWN reported.

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Complications land Prince Mangosuthu in hospital

Prince Mangosuthu initially went in for a check-up and had surgery for a preexisting back condition.

The AmaZulu traditional prime minister was readmitted after experiencing complications, and the pain from the surgery did not subside.

Buthelezi has received well wishes from the African National Congress and his founding party, the Ikhatha Freedom Party, The Witness reported.

South Africans wish Prince Mangosuthu Butelezi well

Below are some comments:

@nyamanemavheji praised:

"It's all by the grace of God to reach that far. Mangosuthu is one African icon left and a former student of the University of Fort Hare."

@BangaLovemore said:

"Wow...Incredible innings."

@khanyizama commented:

"Honestly, I want this man to rest now. There’s no joy in being in and out of the hospital, this must also be exhausting for the family."

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@abumunara added:

"Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi.. He had his time. A Political juggernaut."

@KarabooSeane wished:

"Get well, Shenge! Happy birthday Mkhulu."

Gary Jonathan celebrated

"One of Africa's greatest statesmen ever."

Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi explains role in royal family

In another story, Briefly News reported that Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, the Zulu nation's traditional prime minister, has asserted that his position grants him the authority to hold Royal Family meetings.

Buthelezi responded in court papers after Queen Sibongile Dlamini-Zulu approached the Pietermaritzburg High Court to ask the court to nullify his role as she believed he had no actual authority, according to IOL.

Buthelezi should not be allowed to engage in royal wars, according to Queen Sibongile and her daughters, Princess Ntandoyenkosi Zulu and Princess Ntombizosuthu Zulu-Duma, believing that the position as traditional prime minister is constitutionally unrecognised.

Source: Briefly News