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Langalakhe Mabena
Development cricket coach Dumisani Mankunzini is a man floating on top of the cream after he tied the knot with his long-time girlfriend Priviledge Tshuma-Mankunzini at a colourful wedding in Bulawayo, on 13 April.
The union was a high profile event as “who is who” in the city attended the wedding. Those in attendance included Zimbabwean Cricket personalities like Tuskers manager Nick Nsingo, former national team fast bowler Chris Mpofu as well as Zimbabwe Under 19 player Munashe Chimusoro.
Amongst the bridal team, there were also notable cricketers including Mashonaland Eagles wicket keeper Cunningham Ncube, Thamsanqa Nunu, Zibusiso Sibanda, Simba Danga (Rugby referee), Dumisani Dube (lawyer) as well as Tanatswa Bechani and Mzingaye Mdlongwa who are Tuskers cricket players.
Former Highlanders Football Club Vice Chairman Morden Ngwenya was the Master of Ceremony.
Mankunzini – who is an assistant coach for Amakhosi Cricket Club, a Bulawayo Metropolitan Cricket Association (BMCA) First League team,said he feels blessed to have finally exchanged vows with his sweetheart whom he met in 2017.
He said it’s a “priviledge” to find a soul mate who is patient and loving like his wife.
“I met Priviledge in 2017 at Harvest House Church, she was a singer there and the moment I noticed my “angel’ I called the shots once and we agreed to meet on a date. After that we took things slow and it led to the growth of our relationship.
“Between 2017 until now, things have been hard for me, you know my name was dragged in scandalous issues with most of them being accusations, but she stood with me during difficult times.
“She is one person who never judged me for who I am. She would visit me in prison while on remand every day and comfort me until I was acquitted by the court .Her prayers have kept us going and I am happy to have gained a lifetime friend in her, as she completes me.
“It’s a very big blessing that we tied the knot because now, I have someone who will ground me and guide me to do good things and be responsible in life. This is a union blessed by God as we met at church and as a family, we will stay in the house of the Lord and seek His guidance as we embark on this life journey together,” said Mankunzini.
His wife said she was content with being a daughter-in-law to the Mankunzini family. She also gave advice to those who intend to get married to always believe in God for He makes the impossible happen.
“A lot has been said about Mankunzini, he was arrested several times, but I stood by him because I love him. Some people even wished that I could abandon him, but I stayed because of the genuine love and affection he showed me.
“As we are now married, my secret is that we will continue praying and give everything to God because He is the one who blessed this union. To those who wish to get married – surrender everything to God and he will lead you to righteousness,” said Tshuma-Mankunzini.
Online Reporter