"Contemplating the Legacy of a Divisive Zulu Leader at Buthelezi's Funeral"

Mourners have gathered in Ulundi for the funeral of Mangosuthu Buthelezi, a veteran South African politician and Zulu chief. While he is being honored for his fight against white-minority rule, his death has sparked a debate about his legacy. Buthelezi founded the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) and opposed the African National Congress (ANC) during apartheid. Supporters see him as a man of peace, but critics argue that his involvement in political violence during the transition to democracy tarnishes his legacy. The funeral has also become a political platform ahead of next year's elections, with accusations of historical revisionism.