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The Democratic Alliance (DA) extends its best wishes to His Royal Highness, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, having learned of his readmission to hospital to heal after a minor procedure to relieve prolonged back pain.

We wish HRH a speedy and full recovery, and stand in solidarity with his political home, the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), and the entire Zulu nation during this period of rest.

As a revered and respected leader of the Zulu people, and a cherished and admired hero of both the struggle for South Africa’s freedom, and the establishment of our democratic dispensation, HRH remains a poignant figure to our nation.

We look forward to leaning on HRH’s wisdom and experience for years to come as South Africa charters new waters in a national coalition government in 2024, where we are sure the IFP will play a critical role in delivering South Africa from three decades of ANC rule.

The IFP is a vital player in South Africa’s democracy today thanks to the selfless work of His Royal Highness, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, and the IFP across our nation.

On behalf of the entire DA, I send my warmest wishes for a quick recovery to a great statesman and a father of our nation, Prince Buthelezi.

Issued by John Steenhuisen MP - Leader of the Democratic Alliance