- The Zululand District Municipality held a horse race in Ntendeka village, Mahlabathini, to honour Princess Phumzile Buthelezi, Prince Mangosuthu’s daughter.
- Several buildings, roads and sports events in Ulundi and Mahlabathini already honour Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi and other members of his family.
The Zululand District Municipality has honoured Princess Phumzile Buthelezi, the daughter of the late Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, with a horse race named after her.
The event took place in Ntendeka village, Mahlabathini, where residents and horse owners gathered to celebrate her contribution to preserving Zulu culture and tradition.
Princess Phumzile is the only surviving daughter of Prince Mangosuthu, the founder of the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) and former Zulu Traditional Prime Minister.
The Buthelezi family continues to receive recognition across Zululand for their cultural and political impact. Both the Zululand District and uLundi Local Municipality have previously honoured the family with several buildings, roads and community projects.
Even Queen kaMohale, wife of Inkosi Zuzifa Buthelezi, was honoured with a community hall in Mahlabathini built by the uLundi Municipality.
Prince Mangosuthu himself is remembered through several landmarks in Ulundi, including the Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport and a stadium named after him, where his funeral was held.
His late mother, Princess Magogo kaDinuzulu, is also celebrated with various buildings and roads carrying her name.
In sport, the Zululand District hosts the Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Cup which is one of the biggest soccer tournaments in KwaZulu-Natal, featuring major teams like Mamelodi Sundowns, AmaZulu FC and Lamontville Golden Arrows.
Pictured above: Princess Phumzile Buthelezi honoured with a horse race in Mahlabathini.
Image source: IFP
