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President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the eulogy at the special official funeral category 1 of former IFP leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi.
Buthelezi was the traditional prime minister to the Zulu nation and founder of the IFP. He also served as the first Minister of Home Affairs of the democratic South Africa. He died at home last week at the age of 95.
On Friday morning, Amabutho regiments made their presence felt in traditional song and dance at Buthelezi's royal homestead in KwaPhindangene in honour of the late Zulu chief.
A giraffe and other wild animals were also slaughtered on Friday morning.
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Family spokesperson Liezl van der Merwe told News24: "Preparations are on track and going well."
Since Thursday, Eskom suspended load shedding in Ulundi ahead of the burial. It is expected to last until Saturday, following a request from the local municipality.
