Izithakazelo zakwa-Buthelezi
Shenge,
Sokwalisa,
Mnyamana kaNgqengelele,
Phungashe,
Sondiya,
Mnandingamondi,
Wena owadliwa zindlovukazi zamlobolela,
Nina zinyawo ezimahhele,
Enaganisa izintombi nanganye nangambili!
Chief Mathole Buthelezi (Royal Prime Minister)
Father of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi who served as Prime Minister to the Zulu monarchy until 1948. Married to Princess Magogo kaDinuzulu, daughter of King Solomon kaDinizulu, directly connecting the Buthelezi clan to King Shaka through maternal lineage.
Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi (1928-2023)
Longest-serving traditional Prime Minister to the Zulu nation for 69 years, serving three successive Zulu kings: King Cyprian Bhekuzulu, King Goodwill Zwelithini, and King Misuzulu kaZwelithini. 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.