The KwaZulu-Natal Council of Churches (KZNCC) has joined millions of South Africans in conveying messages of condolence to the Buthelezi family after the passing of former IFP leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi.
The KZNCC’s Nkosinathi Zondi says Buthelezi was a pillar of strength to the nation.
“We convey our condolences to King Misuzulu kaZwelithini, we extend our condolences to the IFP as he was a founder and a long serving president. We also extend our condolences to the nation at large because Buthelezi played a various role of leadership in the nation. At his time of the passing he was longest serving member of the national assembly.
A group of hostel Indunas met in Benoni to discuss travelling logistics for supporters wishing to attend Buthelezi’s funeral service in KwaZulu-Natal.Spokesperson for the Ekurhuleni hostel indunas Lucky Manyathi, “We intend to approach the CoGTA office in the province for assistance to host the memorial service for ukaMtwana. We are also making arrangements for transport for our people to attend the funeral service. We will foot the bill for transport.
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