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RIP Princess Angela: Late Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi’s Daughter Has Passed Away

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Princess Sibuyiselwe Angela Buthelezi, the youngest daughter of the late Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi. Princess Angela, a respected member of the South African Parliament representing the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), passed away in the early hours of Monday, October 21, at the age of 55.

The news was confirmed by Prince Zuzifa Buthelezi, the chief of the Buthelezi clan and her older brother. He shared that Princess Angela passed away unexpectedly after being hospitalized in Cape Town a week prior, where she had been attending a parliamentary session.

Late Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi’s daughter, Princess Angela has died

“In the early hours of this morning, the Buthelezi family received the heartbreaking news of the untimely passing of her royal highness, Princess Sibuyiselwe Angela Buthelezi,” Prince Zuzifa announced. “It is with deep pain that we share this loss with the nation.”

Princess Angela was known for her commitment to public service, following in her father’s footsteps as a dedicated advocate for cultural preservation and the upliftment of rural communities. She was respected for her work in Parliament and her strong sense of duty to her family and the nation.

Late Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi's daughter, Princess Angela has died

The Buthelezi family expressed that the loss of Princess Angela, coming just a year after their father’s passing, is deeply felt. “Together with my older sister, Princess Phumzile Buthelezi, we were the last remaining children of uMntwana waKwaPhindangene,” Prince Zuzifa noted. “This loss, so soon after our father’s death, is a terrible blow.”

Princess Angela hailed from Mahlabathini in the KwaZulu-Natal region, where the Buthelezi family’s royal lineage is deeply rooted. She is survived by her only child, Princess Ntando Nkeiruka, who will carry on her legacy.

The Buthelezi family has yet to announce funeral arrangements, but these details will be shared in due course. The funeral is expected to draw significant attention, honoring Princess Angela’s contributions to public life and the values she championed.

As the Buthelezi family and the broader community mourn this unexpected loss, the legacy of Princess Angela will be cherished for her dedication to her family, her community, and her nation. Her passing is a reminder of the impactful roles that members of the Buthelezi family have played in South Africa’s political and cultural landscape.

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