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All of our forebears contributed to what South Africa has become. That does not, however, mean that I must apologize to anyone for being born a Zulu, or for having that culture.

Mangosuthu Buthelezi

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Mangosuthu Buthelezi
Age: 96
Born: 1928
Born: January 1
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