Mangosuthu Buthelezi

Mangosuthu Buthelezi was a South African politician and leader of the Zulu nation, born in 1928 and passing away in 2023. He founded and led the Inkatha Freedom Party, advocating for Zulu interests and initially seeking peaceful negotiations to address apartheid-era racial inequalities. While he played a significant role in South Africa’s political history, his legacy is complex due to conflicting roles during the struggle for democracy, with some viewing him as a moderate leader and others as a divisive figure. Overall, he was a prominent figure in South Africa’s efforts toward national unity and social change.