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Mphoko mourns Khutshwekhaya Ndlovu
30 May 2017 at 01:47hrs | Views
VICE President Phelekezela Mphoko has sent a message of condolence to the late former Deputy Senate President Naison Khutshwekhaya Ndlovu's family following the death of the Zanu-PF Central Committee member.
VP Mphoko, who is in Russia to attend the 21st St Petersburg International Economic Forum running from June 1 to 3, described Ndlovu as a reserved cadre with strong Ubuntu values.
In an interview on arrival at Pulkovo International Airport here yesterday, VP Mphoko said it was sad that Ndlovu had passed on.
"I got the sad news while I was on my way to Russia. It's sad that Ndlovu has passed on. I was with him two weeks ago trying to assist him and the family but when the time has come no one can stop it.
"He had his time and we're happy to celebrate his life as one of the most senior people in the struggle. We worked together very well," said VP Mphoko.
He said Ndlovu was a good family friend who was present when he married his wife Laurinda in Mozambique in the 1970s.
"For my family, Ndlovu was a good friend. I knew him well because he used to come to my home before I went to war. He was sent from Lusaka to officiate at my wedding with South Africa's President, Jacob Zuma.
"It's a pity we've lost him but we're proud of him because he leaves a legacy of loyalty, hard work and a life free from controversy. These are important qualities required in any true cadre. Some people choose to be controversial but Ndlovu was not. When he died he was the selfless Ndlovu that we always knew from long back. May God bless his soul," said VP Mphoko.
He comforted Ndlovu's family saying the nation was with them during this difficult time.
VP Mphoko, who is in Russia to attend the 21st St Petersburg International Economic Forum running from June 1 to 3, described Ndlovu as a reserved cadre with strong Ubuntu values.
In an interview on arrival at Pulkovo International Airport here yesterday, VP Mphoko said it was sad that Ndlovu had passed on.
"I got the sad news while I was on my way to Russia. It's sad that Ndlovu has passed on. I was with him two weeks ago trying to assist him and the family but when the time has come no one can stop it.
"He had his time and we're happy to celebrate his life as one of the most senior people in the struggle. We worked together very well," said VP Mphoko.
"For my family, Ndlovu was a good friend. I knew him well because he used to come to my home before I went to war. He was sent from Lusaka to officiate at my wedding with South Africa's President, Jacob Zuma.
"It's a pity we've lost him but we're proud of him because he leaves a legacy of loyalty, hard work and a life free from controversy. These are important qualities required in any true cadre. Some people choose to be controversial but Ndlovu was not. When he died he was the selfless Ndlovu that we always knew from long back. May God bless his soul," said VP Mphoko.
He comforted Ndlovu's family saying the nation was with them during this difficult time.
Source - chronicle
