Izithakazelo zakwa-Buthelezi

Izithakazelo zakwa-Buthelezi

Shenge,
Sokwalisa,
Mnyamana kaNgqengelele,
Phungashe,
Sondiya,
Mnandingamondi,
Wena owadliwa zindlovukazi zamlobolela,
Nina zinyawo ezimahhele,
Enaganisa izintombi nanganye nangambili!

Former Non-Executive Director of South African Airways (SAA). Practiced at Bowman Gilfillan Inc in Banking & Finance. Spent time at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP and Morgan Stanley in New York. LLB from UKZN.

His leadership established the Buthelezi clan’s centuries-old role as traditional prime ministers to the Zulu monarchy.

Married to Princess Magogo kaDinuzulu, daughter of King Solomon kaDinizulu, directly connecting the Buthelezi clan to King Shaka through maternal lineage.

Appointed in 1954 in KwaDukuza at the unveiling of King Shaka’s tombstone. Son of Chief Mathole Buthelezi and Princess Magogo kaDinuzulu, with maternal lineage directly connecting him to King Shaka. Played crucial role in installing King Misuzulu and navigating royal succession disputes. His death in 2023 at age 95 marked the end of an era in Zulu royal history.