Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi has passed on today aged 95 as announced by President H.E Cyril Ramapahosa this morning.
My condolences to the Buthelez Family, the Zulu Royal Family, and South Africa at large.
An acrostic poem by Kelvin Jasi in respect of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi:
PRINCE MANGOSUTHU BUTHELEZI
P ioneer of justice, a Prince so wise,
R adiant leader, with unwavering eyes,
I nkatha’s founder, his legacy flies,
N oble and steadfast, under African skies,
C easeless dedication, where his spirit lies,
E ternal respect, as our tears comprise.
M any hearts now heavy, our tears freely flow,
A prince who led with grace, in his radiant glow,
N urturing traditions, with wisdom to bestow,
G athering a nation, under his leadership’s bow,
O vercoming obstacles, with resilience aglow,
S olid in his resolve, like the mighty river’s flow,
U nifier of cultures, as history will surely show,
T enacious and resolute, in both high and low,
H onoring a legacy, as to the heavens we bestow,
U nwavering in spirit, a luminous star to follow.
B idding farewell to a great leader today,
U nifying hearts in the most remarkable way,
T hrough trials and triumphs, he led the fray,
H olding high our heritage, come what may,
E ternal in our memories, his legacy will stay,
L eading with honor, in the light of day,
E verlasting impact, in our hearts, we weigh,
Z est for justice, his guiding ray,
I n our history’s pages, forever, he’ll display.
ALL RIGHT RESERVED @ Kelvin Jasi, www.kelvinjasi.com, 9 Sept 2023