Chief Bakwayi burial set for Sunday

THE late Chief Bakwayi

Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, [email protected]
THE late Chief Bakwayi will be buried at his rural homestead in Matobo District on Sunday with the Minister of Local Government and Public Works Minister Daniel Garwe set to officiate.
Chief Bakwayi (Stanley Bakwayi Sithole) from Mtotobi area in Ward 13, Matobo District died at 84 in Bulawayo on Sunday 17 April following a short illness.
He had served as a chief for 18 years. The leadership of Matabeleland South described the death of Chief Bakwayi as a huge loss for the province as it has lost of fountain of wisdom and key player in the development agenda.
Matobo District Development Coordinator, Mr Obey Chaputsira said burial arrangements were underway.
“We have engaged with the family and it has been agreed that the late Chief Bakwayi will be buried at his rural homestead on Sunday. We expect Minister of Local Government and Public Works Minister David Garwe or a representative to officiate at the ceremony. Burial arrangements are underway and we will continue engaging with the family,” he said.
The late Chief Bakwayi was born on 24 June 1942. He was installed on 31 August 2007. He is survived by his wife Hluphe Sithole, four children and grandchildren.

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