Chief Kandana of Bulilima District dies at 72

Chronicle Correspondent

CHIEF Kandana from Bulilima District in Matabeleland South Province has died.
He was 72.
Born Michael Magutshwa, the late traditional leader succumbed to a short illness at Plumtree District Hospital on Sunday.
Families, relatives, and friends are gathered at Kandana’s homestead in Ward 2 to pay their respects.
Indications are that the late Chief Kandana will be laid to rest on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at his homestead.
Chief Kandana was appointed to the chieftainship on June 11, 2007. He leaves behind his wife, Simeleni, two children, and three grandchildren.
Matabeleland South Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Dr Evelyn Ndlovu, visited the family to convey her condolences and offered gifts including cabbages, sugar, bread, and teabags to support the family.
In her remarks, the minister encouraged Chief Kandana’s wife to be strong during this difficult time.
The areas under Chief Kandana’s jurisdiction included Wards Sikhathini, Gwambe, and Bezu, with three headmen – Headmen Bidi, Sikhathini, and Takalinga.