IFP founder Mangosuthu Buthelezi awarded a category one state funeral

Flags will fly at half mast on government buildings until after the Zulu prime minister is buried

Buthelezi, 95, who was also the traditional prime minister to three successive Zulu kings, died last weekend after spending nearly a month in hospital.

This was given to “persons of extraordinary credentials specifically designated by the president of the Republic of South Africa” and would entail “elements of military honours”, Magwenya said.

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