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Coverage dated September 15, 2023

S. Africa holds funeral for Zulu grandee Buthelezi

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South Africa holds a state funeral for Zulu prince and veteran politician Mangosuthu Buthelezi on Saturday - Copyright AFP/File RAJESH JANTILALUmberto BACCHIZulu prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, a powerful but divisive leader implicated in a wave of deadly violence that marked the birth of modern South …

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  1. Digital Journal

    S. Africa holds funeral for Zulu grandee Buthelezi (opens Digital Journal)

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    South Africa holds a state funeral for Zulu prince and veteran politician Mangosuthu Buthelezi on Saturday - Copyright AFP/File RAJESH JANTILALUmberto BACCHIZulu prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, a powerful but divisive leader implicated in a wave of deadly violence that marked the birth of modern South …

  2. France 24

    South Africa holds state funeral for divisive Zulu leader Buthelezi (opens France 24)

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    Thousands of people, some dressed in traditional warrior clothes, on Saturday attended the funeral of South Africa's divisive Zulu leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi, who was implicated in a wave of deadly…

  3. CNN

    Mourners gather in South Africa for funeral of controversial Zulu prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi (opens CNN)

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    Thousands of mourners gathered in eastern South Africa on Saturday for the state funeral of Mangosuthu Buthelezi.

  4. The Guardian

    South Africa holds state funeral for divisive Zulu politician Mangosuthu Buthelezi (opens The Guardian)

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

  5. Deutsche Welle

    South Africa holds state funeral for Zulu leader Buthelezi – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Mangosuthu Buthelezi was a controversial figure in South Africa's freedom struggle but many Zulus see him protector of their culture. President Cyril Ramaphosa was due to deliver the eulogy.

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