Tinaye Agere
Joseph Madzimure
Zimpapers Politics Hub
National hero former Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko will be buried at his plot in Bulawayo on Sunday following his family’s request.
Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Kazembe Kazembe confirmed the development.
Acting President Chiwenga presided over the send-off ceremony of the national hero this morning as he was flown from Harare to Bulawayo.
Cde Mphoko’s body arrived in the country from India yesterday.
Minister Kazembe described the late former Vice President Mphoko as a dedicated cadre who sacrificed his life to liberate the country.
Cde Mphoko’s young brother Mr Ndabezinhle Mphoko commended the Government for his brother’s national hero status.
“The recognition will last forever. Our family is not in conflict with the Government in any way. We are burying our brother at his home in Bulawayo in line with his wishes. We are just fulfilling his wishes,” he said.
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