Cape Town — The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) has announced the tragic passing of Princess Sibuyiselwe Angela Buthelezi (55), the youngest daughter of the late Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, in the early hours of Monday morning.
She passed away unexpectedly while in hospital in Cape Town after she had fallen ill while in the city to attend a Parliament sitting where she served as a member of the National Assembly, a statement read.
“Together with my elder sister, the Hon. Prince Phumzile Nokuphiwa Buthelezi MPL, Princess Angela and I were the last remaining children of uMntwana waKwaPhindangene, among eight siblings. The loss of Princess Angela just a year after the passing of our father is a terrible shock,” Dr Bhekuyise Nqgongelele Buthelezi said.
The family of the late Inkatha Freedom Party (#IFP) leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi has confirmed the death of his youngest child, Sibuyiselwe Buthelezi. Sibuyiselwe was an IFP member of the National Assembly. She was a member of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Water and… pic.twitter.com/Pytx2VvoAc
— newsnote (@newsnoteSA) October 21, 2024
She said that Angela’s death was a terrible shock to the family, despite her recent health concerns.
She is survived by her daughter.
“Details of the funeral shall be shared in due course. For now, we simply share our heartache with the nation which our sister served with such dedication,” Bhekuyise said.
#Southafrica🇿🇦 Princess Angela Buthelezi has passed away.
She is rhe youngest child of late Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Inkosi of Buthelezi clan and late princess Irene.
Swipe to Read the family statement pic.twitter.com/qJz3Kfzyb5
— The African Royal Families (@ThAfricanRoyals) October 21, 2024
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