"Controversial Zulu politician Mangosuthu Buthelezi honored with state funeral in South Africa"

South Africa holds a state funeral for Mangosuthu Buthelezi, a controversial Zulu politician and founder of the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP). Buthelezi, who served as a minister of home affairs in the post-apartheid government, reconciled with his rival, Nelson Mandela, after years of bitter rivalry. Despite being labeled a warlord due to conflicts between his supporters and those of the African National Congress (ANC), Buthelezi played a significant role in South Africa's political landscape. Mourners gathered in traditional Zulu attire for the funeral, which was marked by some residual hostility. President Cyril Ramaphosa called for unity and emphasized the need to focus on what unites the nation.