On the same day Zulu Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi was laid to rest in a high-profile funeral, South Africa experienced a series of freak weather conditions. And according to many South Africans, the two are linked…

 

The 95-year-old political party leader died earlier this week from unspecified health issues.

FIRES, FLOODS, AND FREAK WAVES HIT MZANSI
On Saturday, 16 September, Mangosuthu Buthelezi was given an elaborate send-off in his hometown of Ulundi in KwaZulu-Natal. He was later laid to rest in a family funeral cemetery next to his home in Kwaphindangene.

Later on in the day, parts of South Africa experience a series of extreme weather conditions.

Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms hit parts of KZN – as predicted by weather services -which saw many areas being flooded.

In the Western Cape, more heavy rainfall, gale-force winds, and large waves hit much of the coastlines, resulting in what many incorrectly deemed a “tsunami.” However, weather services have since claimed the phenomenon is actually known as a spring tide, which typically occurs during this time of year.Meanwhile, a mysterious fire broke out in the North West at Sun City Resort’s Cabanas. In a statement, the resort confirmed the incident, claiming they were “investigating” the cause of the fire.MANGOSUTHU BUTHELEZI BEHIND IT, SAYS TWEEPS
Meanwhile, Twitter – or X users – have attributed the cultural significance behind the death and burial of Mangosuthu Buthelezi, known as Shenge to his supporters, to the bizarre weather conditions.

@kekeletso_Ma: “The weather changed drastically. Prince Buthelezi is really ROYALTY #RIPShenge”

@AtlegangMgidi: “The weather changing is so significant. This shows that Shenge was not just an ordinary person. So profound”

@officialsirlu: “SHENGE. The change of weather speaks a thousand Another tweep claimed that a “heavy fog” descended in KwaPhindangene when Mangosuthu Buthelezi’s coffin was lowered into the ground. The tweep added that the same weather conditions occurred when King Goodwill Zwelethini’s body arrived in his hometown of KwaKhethomthandayo in KZN.words.”

Mangosuthu Buthelezi’s daughter, Princess Phumzile, has become a meme on social media after a clip of addressing the crowd at his funeral on Saturday, 16 September went viral.

In it, the woman was seen berating another when asked to keep her speech short.

 
Buthelezi was given an elaborate send-off in his hometown of Ulundi in KwaZulu-Natal. He was later laid to rest in a family funeral cemetery next to his home in Kwaphindangene.In a clip that had Twitter or X users talking, Mangosuthu Buthelezi’s daughter Phumzile is seen delivering a speech about her father.

In her tribute, she said, “I don’t think I will ever come across a kind man as my father. He taught us to love unconditionally.

“He taught us to be humble and that humility is a sign of greatness. I hope that we, as his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, will take away some of these good qualities he instilled upon us”.

But her touching tribute was interrupted to her annoyanceAccording to X users, Phumzile was reportedly asked to speed up her speech as President Cyril Ramaphosa was pressed for time.

“Mxm Akahambe [he can leave],” she is heard saying in the microphone.

The clip was shared widely on the platform, with the Zulu princess becoming a meme for her surprising reaction.‘DIED OF A BROKEN HEART’
Meanwhile, Phumzile claimed that her father, Mangosuthu Buthelezi died of a “heartbreak” in another public address.

The woman claims that family issues between her father and Zulu King Misizulu was the cause of the conflict.

According to The Citizen, she told mourners outside their family home in KZN: “My father’s heart was deeply wounded by King Misuzulu kaZwelithini’s harsh words and behaviour.

Social media has become a platform for many to display filtered, beautiful parts of life, but Liesl Laurie-Mthombeni recently got real with her followers.

 

 

 

Miss South Africa 2015 shared on Instagram how she once woke up overcome by anxiety.
“I always take selfies when I look my best, but sometimes I look like this and that’s OK. It’s also very normal to me. I don’t know if it’s the last quarter of the year push or just general anxiety to ‘kill it’ at everything.

“I’ve come to accept that some days will really just give you a moerse punch in the gut. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I show up 100% for work, gym, family time etc, so today I’m showing up 100% [for] my crying session.

“Tomorrow? We shall see what tomorrow brings. We trust God for the joy he brings in the morning.”

Liesl went on to talk about appreciating having a supportive husband who takes care of her when she is overwhelmed, sharing a private message he sent her to assure her her feelings are valid.

In comments on the post, her husband Musa left this message: “Love you, man. It always works out in the end, but the feelings must always be felt. Num you!”

Innocent and Millicent on the trauma of their parents’ deathsInnocent Sadiki and Millicent Mashile have opened up about the emotional effect the deaths of their parents had on them.

In a recent sit-down on their YouTube channel, the twins spoke of how they lost their mother when they were four years old and later their father when they were teens.

 

 

 

 

 

The media personalities went on to speak on how their mother was just 26 years old. They were not certain about the cause of her death as they had been told she got electrocuted.

“It caused a lot of trauma for me. The first couple of years as a child, I don’t remember them at all. The only memories I have are of me in my 20s. Now that we are older, we have so many questions that are unanswered,” Millicent said.

“I remember having so much fear at 25. I was like, I’m going to die at 26. In my head, that’s when life ends. The same thing with my children, when my children turned four. I was like, they are not going to have a mother.”

Innocent added that she struggled to recall her past as a result of the emotional trauma her parents’ deaths caused.

“It’s the memory loss for me as well. I didn’t realise that until I was married, until I had children. I know my mom from a picture; I don’t know her as a person. I have zero memories of my mom.”

Musician Toya Delazy flew down to KwaZulu-Natal this week to bid farewell to her late grandfather Mangosuthu Buthelezi, who was buried on Saturday, 16 September.

 

TOYA DELAZY PAYS TRIBUTE TO LATE GRANDFATHER
The United Kingdom-based artist Toya Delazy, born Latoya Nontokozo Buthelezi paid tribute to IFP (Inkatha Freedom Party) founder Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, who passed away at 95.

Toya expressed her admiration for her late grandfather, who stepped in when she lost her mother and father, recalled the close bond they shared, and described him as a prominent leader and an incredible father figure.

She also recited a poem that beautifully summarised the love and admiration she had for him and painted a picture of a man who had touched many lives and left an indelible mark on the world.

“I want to acknowledge the relationship we shared. I remember him singing with him in the car. He said I have the gift of music and foresight like his mom, Princess Magogo. After I lost my mother and father, he and my grandmother played a pivotal role.”

“I acknowledge the pain and hurt members of our community experienced during the turbulence years of the 80s, a period marked by violence and tragedy.”

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SOUTH AFRICANS REACT TO MUSICIANS TRIBUTE TO MANGOSUTHU BUTHELEZI
@Lebo064895174: “I loved when she said they sang in the car, that was very, very touching.”

@jtzll: “Why are people celebrating his life? Want he the one who led a party that killed many people? Just asking.”

@sibsvin: “This was so sincere, beautiful and heartfelt. “

@Nyathi_nsindane: “First time I hear someone in the family of the departed, highlighting some dark side of the diseased. 80’and 90’s were dark times indeed. Toya spoke so well.”

@JackMolefe7: “@ToyaDelazy_Fans, your grandfather’s history is dark, and he is no hero to kids of Katlehong ,Vosloorus and Thokoza.”

@samba_nelly23: “I love Toya Delazy but, her grandfather was a murderer and a sellout. Chris Hani said this in 1991. That’s why they killed him.”