Opinion / Bereavements
Remembering Holy Messenger Margaret Mukosi
12 Nov 2024 at 20:55hrs | Views
We bow our heads in reverence, honouring the extraordinary life of Holy Messenger Margaret "Maggie" Mukosi (née Mpofu) who passed on this 23rd of October 2024. Born on the 5th of March 1936 in Shurugwi, Zimbabwe, she grew up in Mondoro under the care of her maternal grandparents. Her life's journey unfolded with purpose, guided by divine providence.
In 1953, she moved to Gweru to live with her sister. The following year, Maggie met Stephen Mukosi, a police officer stationed in Bulawayo who had travelled to Gweru. With her elder sister's guidance, Maggie and Stephen began their family, welcoming their first child that same year. They went on to have seven more children.
Maggie faced a challenging period, suffering from septic ulcers that prevented her from eating certain foods, including mealiepap, for over four years. During this time in Gweru, she met Mrs. Violet Makaya, Mrs. Rosinah Chitate, and Mrs. Emily Zindoga, who used to travel to various places selling handcrafted doilies. They quickly formed a close bond, and Mrs. Makaya began preaching to Maggie about Guta RaMwari, where she could find healing for her ulcers. They also discovered that Mrs. Makaya's husband, Mr. Tadeus Makaya, was a blood relative to Mr. Mukosi.
As a result of Mrs. Makaya's persistence, Maggie, at age 26, and Stephen joined Guta RaMwari on April 6, 1962. Within two weeks, Maggie's septic ulcers were miraculously healed. At that time, Guta RaMwari was in Mpopoma South.
In 1963, she was overcome by a divine spirit that proclaimed through her mouth, "Ndini MaPaulos" (I am Paulous). Subsequently, she was commissioned to heal the sick by hand, becoming the second Holy Messenger, after Holy Messenger Chibuda, to be ordained since God's advent in Africa in His human Hosts. Similarly, a spirit named Gabriel manifested through Mrs. Makaya and began healing the sick by hand.
At that time, Holy Messengers were not formally announced as is the practice today; instead, they proclaimed their arrival and revealed their heavenly names such as Peter, John, Paul, Gabriel, Michael and others. Many other members of the religion experienced similar spiritual callings.
Later, Holy Messenger Mukosi, alongside Evangelist Gordon Tshuma and Evangelist Josiah Mangena, was ordained as a member of the Chosen 12. This was in addition to the original 12 families who had joined the great transition from Guta RaJehova to Guta RaMwari. During that era, the healing of the sick and troubled was often instantaneous. Those who committed themselves to the religion witnessed profound transformations, often within a very short time.
The presence of God's Spirit was undeniably upon them. A tremendous amount of spiritual work was accomplished during that time. Though invisible, the Holy Spirit could be felt flowing through her fingers, like water streaming through the body. Holy Messenger Mukosi would often rub her hands together as she walked, attempting to ease this unusual sensation, until one day, the Voice rebuked her, urging her to let the Spirit flow freely.
Together with Holy Messenger Makaya, Holy Messenger Mukosi was deployed to various areas of Botswana, including Maun, Tshesebe, Mathangwane, and Mahikeng in South Africa, where they sought out the sick and troubled. In Zimbabwe, she was deployed to establish branches in Tokwana, Harare, Zimuto, Masvingo, and Victoria Falls, among others, which remain spiritual healing centres to this day. Through her unwavering dedication, many attest to being drawn to Guta RaMwari and receiving the salvation they had longed for.
She was at the Tshesebe branch when, on one memorable December 25th, Holy Messenger Makaya was sent to sanctify a sacrificial lamb for the Departure Commemoration. Subsequently, Holy Messenger Maggie Mukosi was commissioned to perform the same at the Tokwana Branch which was under the leadership of Evangelist Kwetje Nleya.
Furthermore, since 1964, Holy Messenger Mukosi, among others, had been a respected elder in the religion, known for her extensive knowledge of virginity testing which is a cultural and spiritual practice in Guta RaMwari through which young people voluntarily participate to uphold and preserve their chastity.
At 88, Holy Messenger Margaret Mukosi's remarkable life has come full circle, her legacy forever etched in the hearts of God's children in Guta RaMwari and beyond. Her body was buried on Sunday the 27th of October 2024 at Athlone Cemetery in Bulawayo. Today, we pause to honour her extraordinary journey, rejoicing in the knowledge that she now joins the celestial realm, embraced by fellow Holy Messengers with open arms, for death is a transformative stage where a soul departs from this world and enters the invisible realm. Indeed, physical life has an expiring term. May her exemplary life inspire us to live with purpose, leaving an enduring impact on those we touch.
Everlastingly.
Mpumelelo Ncube writes in his personal capacity in honour of the departed heroine.
In 1953, she moved to Gweru to live with her sister. The following year, Maggie met Stephen Mukosi, a police officer stationed in Bulawayo who had travelled to Gweru. With her elder sister's guidance, Maggie and Stephen began their family, welcoming their first child that same year. They went on to have seven more children.
Maggie faced a challenging period, suffering from septic ulcers that prevented her from eating certain foods, including mealiepap, for over four years. During this time in Gweru, she met Mrs. Violet Makaya, Mrs. Rosinah Chitate, and Mrs. Emily Zindoga, who used to travel to various places selling handcrafted doilies. They quickly formed a close bond, and Mrs. Makaya began preaching to Maggie about Guta RaMwari, where she could find healing for her ulcers. They also discovered that Mrs. Makaya's husband, Mr. Tadeus Makaya, was a blood relative to Mr. Mukosi.
As a result of Mrs. Makaya's persistence, Maggie, at age 26, and Stephen joined Guta RaMwari on April 6, 1962. Within two weeks, Maggie's septic ulcers were miraculously healed. At that time, Guta RaMwari was in Mpopoma South.
In 1963, she was overcome by a divine spirit that proclaimed through her mouth, "Ndini MaPaulos" (I am Paulous). Subsequently, she was commissioned to heal the sick by hand, becoming the second Holy Messenger, after Holy Messenger Chibuda, to be ordained since God's advent in Africa in His human Hosts. Similarly, a spirit named Gabriel manifested through Mrs. Makaya and began healing the sick by hand.
At that time, Holy Messengers were not formally announced as is the practice today; instead, they proclaimed their arrival and revealed their heavenly names such as Peter, John, Paul, Gabriel, Michael and others. Many other members of the religion experienced similar spiritual callings.
Later, Holy Messenger Mukosi, alongside Evangelist Gordon Tshuma and Evangelist Josiah Mangena, was ordained as a member of the Chosen 12. This was in addition to the original 12 families who had joined the great transition from Guta RaJehova to Guta RaMwari. During that era, the healing of the sick and troubled was often instantaneous. Those who committed themselves to the religion witnessed profound transformations, often within a very short time.
Together with Holy Messenger Makaya, Holy Messenger Mukosi was deployed to various areas of Botswana, including Maun, Tshesebe, Mathangwane, and Mahikeng in South Africa, where they sought out the sick and troubled. In Zimbabwe, she was deployed to establish branches in Tokwana, Harare, Zimuto, Masvingo, and Victoria Falls, among others, which remain spiritual healing centres to this day. Through her unwavering dedication, many attest to being drawn to Guta RaMwari and receiving the salvation they had longed for.
She was at the Tshesebe branch when, on one memorable December 25th, Holy Messenger Makaya was sent to sanctify a sacrificial lamb for the Departure Commemoration. Subsequently, Holy Messenger Maggie Mukosi was commissioned to perform the same at the Tokwana Branch which was under the leadership of Evangelist Kwetje Nleya.
Furthermore, since 1964, Holy Messenger Mukosi, among others, had been a respected elder in the religion, known for her extensive knowledge of virginity testing which is a cultural and spiritual practice in Guta RaMwari through which young people voluntarily participate to uphold and preserve their chastity.
At 88, Holy Messenger Margaret Mukosi's remarkable life has come full circle, her legacy forever etched in the hearts of God's children in Guta RaMwari and beyond. Her body was buried on Sunday the 27th of October 2024 at Athlone Cemetery in Bulawayo. Today, we pause to honour her extraordinary journey, rejoicing in the knowledge that she now joins the celestial realm, embraced by fellow Holy Messengers with open arms, for death is a transformative stage where a soul departs from this world and enters the invisible realm. Indeed, physical life has an expiring term. May her exemplary life inspire us to live with purpose, leaving an enduring impact on those we touch.
Everlastingly.
Mpumelelo Ncube writes in his personal capacity in honour of the departed heroine.
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