Khupe suffers second cancer attack

Bulawayo Bureau

CCC National Assembly proportional representation member, Dr Thokozani Khupe, has revealed that she is battling a second cancer attack.

The former Deputy Prime Minister during the inclusive Government appeared frail on Thursday in Parliament ahead of the swearing in ceremony for newly-elected legislators.

She was elected as a proportional representation legislator for Bulawayo in the August 23 and 24 harmonised elections.

A survivor of breast cancer, Dr Khupe posted on X (formerly Twitter) about her health status.

“I have a second cancer attack. I am doing well, and many thanks to those already wishing me well. Together we can beat cancer,” said Dr Khupe.

This led to Zimbabweans pouring their sympathies and wishing her a speedy recovery.

Dr Khupe was first diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2011 and underwent treatment and surgery.

In 2012, she founded an organisation called the Thokozani Khupe Cancer Foundation to raise awareness on cancer as many women continue dying due to late detection and lack of awareness around cancer.