Thousands Attend Funeral for Controversial South African Politician Mangosuthu Buthelezi

Thousands attended state funeral for Mangosuthu Buthelezi, divisive Zulu politician, in Ulundi, South Africa.

Buthelezi founded Inkatha Freedom Party, was home affairs minister post-apartheid after reconciling with ANC and Mandela.

His supporters' clashes with ANC in 1980s-90s killed 20,000, provoked criticism as warlord.

Some mourners in traditional Zulu outfits slaughtered animals as ritual preparations.

Buthelezi decided to participate in 1994 election ending white rule, bringing Mandela to power.