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Chief Masuku dies after 23 years in power

by Staff Reporter
26 May 2016 at 07:26hrs | Views
CHIEF Malaki Masuku of Matobo District died on Wednesday after ruling for 23 years.

He was 81.

Matobo District Administrator Robert Muzezewa said the Chief died yesterday morning due to cardiac arrest.

"He died today (yesterday) in the morning. He died due to cardiac arrest. The Chief had been unwell for quite some time," said Muzezewa.

Masuku took over the chieftainship following the death of his father.

Chief Gareth Nzula Masuku.

"His father had served in that position since 1988. Chief Masuku is survived by a son, Nkulumane," he said.

Source - Chronicle