The Sunday Mail
Online Reporter
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has accorded Chief Vusumuzi Khumalo Mabhikwa a State-assisted funeral in recognition of his dedication and commitment to national duty as a traditional leader and public servant.
Chief Mabhikwa died in a road accident six kilometres from his homestead in Jotsholo, Lupane, on Sunday.
He was 28.
In a statement, Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet Dr Misheck Sibanda said Vice President Constantino Chiwenga will represent President Mnangagwa at the funeral in Jotsholo on Saturday.
“Following the untimely passing on of the late Chief Vusumuzi Khumalo Mabhikwa arising from a fatal road accident on Sunday, 22 May 2022, His Excellency the President, Dr E.D. Mnangagwa, has directed that the late Chief Mabhikwa be granted State-assisted funeral,” reads the statement.
“This is in recognition of his dedication and commitment to national duty as a traditional leader and public servant.
“The President has assigned his deputy, the Honourable Vice President, General (Rtd) Dr C.G.D.N. Chiwenga, to represent him at the late chief’s funeral in Jotsholo tomorrow, Saturday, 28 May, 2022.”
