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Willard Khumalo burial - Live updates
27 Aug 2015 at 11:38hrs | Views
Moses Chunga speaks at the funeral of Willard Khumalo at MacDonald Hall in Bulawayo while Ernest Maphepha Sibanda looks on
14:43 The body now at Lady Stanley for burial after passing through Barbourfields.
13:33 Mourners now paying their last respects as body viewing is underway.
12:44 Minister Andrew Langa says Willard was a hero in the sporting fraternity. "He lifted the country's flag high in football circles," he said.
12:11 Funeral service still in progress.
11:56 ZIFA CEO Jonathan Mashingaidze says Willard touched the lives of many. Expressed gratitude to the Mashinkila family for producing a gem like Willard.
11:08 Among the speakers still expected to address the mourners are Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Andrew Langa.
10:58 Various speakers are still delivering speeches on the life of Willard. After the speeches, a church service will be held. After service, body viewing will follow before the body is taken to Lady Stanley Cemetery via Barbourfields stadium.
10:32 Football stakeholder Omega Sibanda says Willard was one of the best football icons to have come out of the streets of Mzilikazi. "While Willard was a brand during his peak, he was now suffering during his last days. Where were we......" asked Sibanda.
10:16 Cosmas Zulu says he and many others owe their success to Willard.
10:13 On a sad note, Bambo says in his last days Willard confided in him how people were treating him like a man with leprosy.
10:02 Moses "Bambo" Chunga leaves the mourners in stitches when he says Willard tried to convince me to join 'amahlolambhida'. Highlanders FC is affectionately known as Amahlolanyama.
09:58 Paul Gundani, representing the national players union, calls on government to improve the welfare of footballers.
09:54 Mloyi says Willard loved to laugh and they will remember him through jokes.
09:53 Highlanders legends representative Douglas Mloyi gives the mourners a lighter moment when he describes how Rambo (Mercedes Sibanda) and Willard would eat the most sadza and save some to eat again at midnight during camp.
09:47 Among those who have come to pay their respects are Misheck Chidzambwa, Moses Chunga, Carlos Max, Stanford "Stix" Mutizwa, Douglas Muloyi, Norman Mapeza, Kenny Ndebele, Twine Phiri, Minister of Sports Andrew Langa, Jonathan Mashingaidze, and Angeline Masuku among other people in attendance.
09:30 Gumbo says while he is sad that Willard is no more, he finds comfort in that Willard gave his life to the Lord before he died, so he's rest assured that he's now playing football with the Angels.
09:26 Rahman Gumbo, a close friend says the nation should celebrate Willard's life.
09:19 Family expresses gratitude to nation for the amazing outpouring of support during their bereavement.
09:18 Funeral programme now in progress. Willard's younger brother Brian Mashinkila has described his brother as a kind hearted loving man and devoted father to his children.
09:07 Casket has since arrived at McDonald's hall.
08:51 McDonald's hall in Mzilikazi is overflowing with mourners who have come to pay their last respects to former Highlanders and Warriors great Willard Mashinkila Khumalo.
13:33 Mourners now paying their last respects as body viewing is underway.
12:44 Minister Andrew Langa says Willard was a hero in the sporting fraternity. "He lifted the country's flag high in football circles," he said.
12:11 Funeral service still in progress.
11:56 ZIFA CEO Jonathan Mashingaidze says Willard touched the lives of many. Expressed gratitude to the Mashinkila family for producing a gem like Willard.
11:08 Among the speakers still expected to address the mourners are Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Andrew Langa.
10:58 Various speakers are still delivering speeches on the life of Willard. After the speeches, a church service will be held. After service, body viewing will follow before the body is taken to Lady Stanley Cemetery via Barbourfields stadium.
10:32 Football stakeholder Omega Sibanda says Willard was one of the best football icons to have come out of the streets of Mzilikazi. "While Willard was a brand during his peak, he was now suffering during his last days. Where were we......" asked Sibanda.
10:16 Cosmas Zulu says he and many others owe their success to Willard.
10:13 On a sad note, Bambo says in his last days Willard confided in him how people were treating him like a man with leprosy.
09:58 Paul Gundani, representing the national players union, calls on government to improve the welfare of footballers.
09:54 Mloyi says Willard loved to laugh and they will remember him through jokes.
09:53 Highlanders legends representative Douglas Mloyi gives the mourners a lighter moment when he describes how Rambo (Mercedes Sibanda) and Willard would eat the most sadza and save some to eat again at midnight during camp.
09:47 Among those who have come to pay their respects are Misheck Chidzambwa, Moses Chunga, Carlos Max, Stanford "Stix" Mutizwa, Douglas Muloyi, Norman Mapeza, Kenny Ndebele, Twine Phiri, Minister of Sports Andrew Langa, Jonathan Mashingaidze, and Angeline Masuku among other people in attendance.
09:30 Gumbo says while he is sad that Willard is no more, he finds comfort in that Willard gave his life to the Lord before he died, so he's rest assured that he's now playing football with the Angels.
09:26 Rahman Gumbo, a close friend says the nation should celebrate Willard's life.
09:19 Family expresses gratitude to nation for the amazing outpouring of support during their bereavement.
09:18 Funeral programme now in progress. Willard's younger brother Brian Mashinkila has described his brother as a kind hearted loving man and devoted father to his children.
09:07 Casket has since arrived at McDonald's hall.
08:51 McDonald's hall in Mzilikazi is overflowing with mourners who have come to pay their last respects to former Highlanders and Warriors great Willard Mashinkila Khumalo.
Source - zbc
