Green light for making Mangosuthu Buthelezi's grave a provincial heritage

THE ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has backed the provincial government's decision to declare the late Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi’s grave as a provincial heritage site.

- WILLEM PHUNGULA

In partnership with the Buthelezi family, the provincial government officially launched Buthelezi’s Place of Rest as a provincial heritage site yesterday. The event took place at Buthelezi’s home at the KwaPhindangene Royal Residence, Mahlabathini outside Ulundi in the north of the province.

Speaking at a media briefing, ANC provincial task team coordinator Mike Mabuyakhulu said his party was fully behind the decision to honour Buthelezi for his contribution to the uplifting of people and democracy in South Africa. He said the party dispatched its top leadership, led by the first deputy convener Weziwe Thusi to represent the party at the launch.