Cape Town – Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi has been discharged from the hospital after several weeks of treatment.
Buthelezi was admitted to hospital in July.
His family has expressed gratitude for the support received from various leaders and the public during this time.
“First and foremost, we would like to thank in particular His Majesty King MisuZulu kaZwelithini, His Excellency the President of the Republic Mr Cyril Ramaphosa, former Presidents Mr Thabo Mbeki and Mr Kgalema Motlanthe, the Deputy President Mr Paul Mashatile, the Archbishop Thabo Makgoba, and their families, the President of the IFP Mr Velenkosini Hlabisa and the entire IFP family, AmaKhosi, and the Buthelezi clan for their love and support during this extremely difficult time for our family. We wish to also, once more, thank every South African for all your prayers and well- wishes. It has really been this outpouring of love that has carried uMntwana to a point where he is now healthy enough to be discharged from hospital,” family spokesperson Dr Bhekuyise Ngqengelele Buthelezi
AmaZulu traditional prime minister Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi has been discharged from hospital. pic.twitter.com/PRnlj1n19b
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While he recuperates at home, Prince Buthelezi will not immediately return to his duties and will focus on a full recovery.
The family has requested that he be given the necessary time and space to regain his strength before resuming his responsibilities.
Prince Buthelezi, who recently celebrated his 95th birthday, had been hoping to be discharged before his birthday, and his family is now looking forward to his recovery at home.
“As uMntwana now continues his recovery, we would like to again make the point that uMntwana will not immediately return to work. Therefore, he will not be able to meet with delegations at KwaPhindangene or his different offices, or resume his busy diary as yet.
“We appeal again that we allow him further time and space to fully recover, to regain his full strength, whereafter we will make an announcement as to when he is ready to return to some of his duties and responsibilities,” said Dr Buthelezi.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
