GOOD Statement by Patricia De Lille,
GOOD Leader
09 September 2023
The GOOD Party extends its heartfelt condolences to the Buthelezi family, the Inkatha Freedom Party and the Zulu Nation.
Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi’s extraordinarily long-lived contribution to his beloved Zulu nation and South African politics spanned six decades.
His public life straddled three distinct areas: Apartheid, transition and post-democracy. Each presented its own set of challenges and difficulties.
Buthelezi emerged as a respected parliamentarian and societal elder.
He was embraced by the Father of the Nation, Nelson Mandela, as a symbol of South Africa’s transitionary reconciliation process.
He was even, on occasion, appointed as Acting President in Mandela’s absence.
While many other politicians battled to adjust to the new South Africa, Buthelezi’s stocks are perceived to have grown.
In recent years in parliament, he became an all-too-rare voice of reason and maturity.
I am honoured to have called this respected leader a colleague and friend.
The Prince has run a marathon.
May his soul rest in peace and rise in eternal glory.
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