Marriage
He was married 2 July 1952 to Irene Audrey Thandekile Mzila, and they had three sons and five daughters:
- Princess Phumzile Buthelezi, born 1953. Mother of Prince Nkosinathi Buthelezi (died in 2002 in a car crash) and Prince Bongimpumeleo Khumalo
- Prince Zuzifa Buthelezi, born 1955. Father to Princess Nokuthula Buthelezi and Prince Zakhithi Buthelezi
- Princess Mandisi Sibukakonke Buthelezi, died of HIV/AIDS on 5 August 2004, leaving one son, Prince Zamokuhle.
- Princess Mabhuku Snikwakonke Buthelezi, born 1957, died 1966.
- Princess Lethuxolo Buthelezi, born 1959, died 27 July 2008 in a car crash. Is survived by daughter Princess Latoya Buthelezi
- Prince Nelisuzulu Benedict Buthelezi, born 21 March 1961, died of HIV/AIDS on 29 April 2004. He is survived by the Princes Mongezi, Sibonelo and Simingaye Buthelezi
- Prince Phumaphesheya Buthelezi. born 1963. Father to Prince Nkululeko, Princess Nqobile and Princess Sphesihle Buthelezi
- Princess Sibuyiselwe Angela Buthelezi, born 1969, mother of Princess Ntandoyenkosi Nkeiruka Buthelezi
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