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Mangena's wife buried at Nkulumane Provincial Heroes Acre
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The widow of national hero and iconic ZIPRA commander, Rodgers Alfred Nikita Mangena, Mrs Sikhubekiso Madeya Mangena, was laid to rest on Thursday at the Nkulumane Provincial Heroes Acre following her death last Sunday.
Mrs Mangena was honoured with liberation war heroine status by the Government of Zimbabwe in recognition of her significant yet often unsung contributions to the country's liberation struggle. She played a critical role in mobilising resources that sustained the armed resistance against colonial rule.
During the burial ceremony, Zanu PF Secretary General, Obert Mpofu, paid tribute to the late heroine, describing her as a steadfast pillar of support for liberation fighters during the protracted war for independence.
"Mrs Mangena was one of the women who carried the struggle forward by supporting soldiers. She is one of the women who were dedicated to supporting the liberation struggle," said Mpofu.
Her dedication was echoed by Zanu PF Bulawayo Provincial Chairman, Jabulani Sibanda, who urged Zimbabweans to draw inspiration from the sacrifices of the Mangena family.
"Let us take a leaf from the Mangenas. Their dedication to the struggle is something that should be emulated," said Sibanda.
Speaking at the ceremony, Lotshe Mangena, the couple's only surviving child, expressed gratitude to the government for acknowledging his mother's role in the struggle.
"I want to thank the government for granting my mother this status. It goes to show that the role played by women during the liberation struggle is also recognised," he said.
Mrs Mangena is survived by her son Lotshe and nine grandchildren. Her burial not only honoured her personal sacrifices but also served as a reminder of the many unsung women whose efforts contributed to Zimbabwe's independence.
Mrs Mangena was honoured with liberation war heroine status by the Government of Zimbabwe in recognition of her significant yet often unsung contributions to the country's liberation struggle. She played a critical role in mobilising resources that sustained the armed resistance against colonial rule.
During the burial ceremony, Zanu PF Secretary General, Obert Mpofu, paid tribute to the late heroine, describing her as a steadfast pillar of support for liberation fighters during the protracted war for independence.
"Mrs Mangena was one of the women who carried the struggle forward by supporting soldiers. She is one of the women who were dedicated to supporting the liberation struggle," said Mpofu.
Her dedication was echoed by Zanu PF Bulawayo Provincial Chairman, Jabulani Sibanda, who urged Zimbabweans to draw inspiration from the sacrifices of the Mangena family.
"Let us take a leaf from the Mangenas. Their dedication to the struggle is something that should be emulated," said Sibanda.
Speaking at the ceremony, Lotshe Mangena, the couple's only surviving child, expressed gratitude to the government for acknowledging his mother's role in the struggle.
"I want to thank the government for granting my mother this status. It goes to show that the role played by women during the liberation struggle is also recognised," he said.
Mrs Mangena is survived by her son Lotshe and nine grandchildren. Her burial not only honoured her personal sacrifices but also served as a reminder of the many unsung women whose efforts contributed to Zimbabwe's independence.
Source - zbc
