There has been mixed reactions to the passing of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi over the weekend. Many commentators referred to him as someone with a mixed legacy, from the conflict between the ANC and IFP in the 90s later to peacemaker. Also the leadership role he played the royal house of KwaZulu-Natal. 

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There has been mixed reactions to the passing of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi over the weekend. Many commentators referred to him as someone with a mixed legacy, from the conflict between the ANC and IFP in the 90s later to peacemaker. Also the leadership role he played the royal house of KwaZulu-Natal. 
Guest: Dr Mosibudi Mangena – Former Minister of Science and technology also former president of AZAPO
Guest: Prof Mary de Haas, Violence monitoring expert 
Guest: David Letsoalo – Sankarist, an activist and Law academic

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