South African politician Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi dies aged 95

Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi has died at the age of 95 (AP/PA)

Controversial South African politician and traditional minister of the Zulu ethnic group Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi has died at the age of 95, president Cyril Ramaphosa has announced.

Mr Buthelezi founded the Inkatha Freedom Party, the third largest political party in South Africa when the country transitioned from the racist apartheid system to a democratic one in 1994.