Pretoria – President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday wished ailing Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi a speedy recovery.
Prince Buthelezi has been unwell and is hospitalised in the Intensive Care Unit.
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On Wednesday, Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President said: “President Ramaphosa has communicated with the Buthelezi family, who have briefed him about Prince Buthelezi’s health condition.
“The President has expressed his well wishes and conveyed that his heartfelt prayers are with Prince Buthelezi and the family.”
Earlier on Wednesday, IOL reported that the family of Prince Buthelezi says he is still in the hospital receiving much-needed medical attention.
The family said as previously indicated, Buthelezi underwent a procedure for back pain management.
Meanwhile, the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) spokesperson Mkhuleko Hlengwa said: “As the IFP, we would like to echo the request from the family to the nation to give Prince Buthelezi the space and time needed for rest and recovery.
“We have full confidence in the medical team and the care they are providing.”
Hlengwa added: “We are grateful to the Buthelezi family for providing these updates and would like to add our well wishes and prayers for a speedy recovery to those from across the country, and the globe.”
The African National Congress (ANC) in KwaZulu-Natal has also wished the 94-year-old Zulu traditional prime minister.
“As the African National Congress, we have noted a statement issued by the family of the IFP Founder and President Emeritus Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi,” the ANC said.
“We join millions of people, leaders of society, and the diplomatic community in wishing him a speedy recovery and good health.
“In line with the statement issued by Shenge’s family, we must continue to pray to God Almighty to comfort him.
“Finally, we appreciate and commend the family for offering to provide periodic updates to the nation.”
