Wife of deceased thanks Zimbabwean community

The wife of late Shadreck Rukweza, who passed away on Boxing day in Birmingham, UK, has thanked the Zimbabwean community for their support.

According to Sibongumusa Moyo-Rukweza, her husband suffered a cardiac arrest. Prior to that, Rukweza had not complained of any pain.

Speaking to Bulawayo24.com, Moyo-Rukweza said she is thankful of the support she and her family are getting from the Zimbabwean community in the whole of UK.

"I never thought my husband knew so many people, some people have travelled from as far as Southend, Scotland and other places," she said.

Moyo-Rukweza also thanked members of 'QOKI, ZiNdlovukazi Manina Amahle,' a Facebook group she recently joined, for all the support they have given her.

Upon hearing the news of the passing of Moyo-Rukweza's husband, the group contacted her sister and offered to contribute towards the funeral costs.

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When contacted, the group admin, Sithule Tshuma, said they will be visiting Moyo-Rukweza on Thursday afternoon (around 2pm) to offer their condolences and handover the contributions. 

Shadreck Rukweza is survived by his wife, Sibongumusa and three daughters aged 13, 6 and 2 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced in due course.

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