He said only God would decide when VP Nkomo would pass on.
“My father will die one day, just like you and me. However, it is up to God to decide when that day would be. It seems people have wished for it to happen for a long time, but God is not entertaining their wishes,” said Mr Nkomo.
He said whoever was responsible for the disturbing rumours should be ashamed of their actions.
“Honestly, this is very upsetting and we are tired of it. If my father dies, you will not hear it through the grapevine, but the family will make an official announcement. Everyone will be told. Meanwhile, may those who are persecuting the family, leave us in peace,” said an emotional Mr Nkomo.
He said the Vice-President was alive and those who continued to wish him dead would have to wait for God’s time to take him.
In October last year, social networks like Facebook were awash with reports that the Vice-President, who is on treatment for cancer, had died.
His family had to set the record straight and announce that he was alive and in Cape Town, South Africa, receiving treatment.
Two months later the rumours resurfaced and VP Nkomo’s family had to dismiss them once again.



