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'Don't say because my father is old I can now get into his bedroom' says Angeline Masuku
25 Mar 2013 at 06:41hrs | Views
WAR veterans should always remain true to the revolution and guard against being derailed from defending the country's sovereignty, a senior official has said.
Addressing hundreds of mourners on Saturday during the burial of the liberation hero, veteran journalist and Chronicle deputy news editor Paul Nkala at Bhagani village, Bulilima District, Matabeleland South Governor Angeline Masuku described war veterans as a distinguished group that liberated the country from colonial bondage and urged them to live lives worthy of their calling.
"Ma war vet! Ma war vet! Do not bring our national flag into disrepute. You are there to defend the independence you fought for and you should not deviate from that cause," said Governor Masuku.
"I know that it is not all of you but there are some who are doing things that are contrary to the gains of the revolution. Always respect your leaders because indlela ibuzwa kwabaphambili.
"Don't say because my father is old I can now get into his bedroom. A society without an elderly person is doomed. Never allow anyone to taint your reputation."
Governor Masuku described the late Nkala as a true hero who acquitted himself well in defending the gains of the liberation through his pen.
She said Nkala never deviated from his calling even in times of adversity and economic meltdown.
"Government recognises Paul as a hero and we pay tribute to his family and village for bringing up a man of his stature. Sithi lala ngokuthula jaha uwenzile umsebenzi wakho (rest in peace man you have done your job), said Governor Masuku who worked closely with Nkala during the liberation struggle.
She urged journalists in the country to be conscious of their responsibility and report accurately with the view of building the nation instead of fuelling conflict.
Governor Masuku commended Zimbabweans for holding a peaceful constitution referendum recently and urged them to uphold the standard during the forthcoming elections.
Addressing hundreds of mourners on Saturday during the burial of the liberation hero, veteran journalist and Chronicle deputy news editor Paul Nkala at Bhagani village, Bulilima District, Matabeleland South Governor Angeline Masuku described war veterans as a distinguished group that liberated the country from colonial bondage and urged them to live lives worthy of their calling.
"Ma war vet! Ma war vet! Do not bring our national flag into disrepute. You are there to defend the independence you fought for and you should not deviate from that cause," said Governor Masuku.
"I know that it is not all of you but there are some who are doing things that are contrary to the gains of the revolution. Always respect your leaders because indlela ibuzwa kwabaphambili.
"Don't say because my father is old I can now get into his bedroom. A society without an elderly person is doomed. Never allow anyone to taint your reputation."
Governor Masuku described the late Nkala as a true hero who acquitted himself well in defending the gains of the liberation through his pen.
She said Nkala never deviated from his calling even in times of adversity and economic meltdown.
"Government recognises Paul as a hero and we pay tribute to his family and village for bringing up a man of his stature. Sithi lala ngokuthula jaha uwenzile umsebenzi wakho (rest in peace man you have done your job), said Governor Masuku who worked closely with Nkala during the liberation struggle.
She urged journalists in the country to be conscious of their responsibility and report accurately with the view of building the nation instead of fuelling conflict.
Governor Masuku commended Zimbabweans for holding a peaceful constitution referendum recently and urged them to uphold the standard during the forthcoming elections.
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