Chiefs from the late national hero Cde Robert Mugabe’s
Gushungo clan of Zvimba were conspicuous by their absence during his burial
yesterday, amid indications that they failed to agree with the family on burial
procedures.
The late former President’s wish was to be buried the
Christian way, a development that did not go down well with the chiefs, who
wanted him to be buried in a traditional way.
The only notable figures during the burial were Chief
Zvimba Beperere (Mr Alfred Tome) and one only identified as Chief Matare.
Addressing mourners at the Mugabe family’s homestead
yesterday, Cde Mugabe’s surviving sibling Dr Regina Gata said her brother was a
Christian and he deserved to be buried as such.
The burial was presided over by the Roman Catholic Church. Said Dr Gata: “ As the only surviving sibling, allow me
more time to speak. This man lying hear was a true Christian who said, I will
live a Christian life and die a Christian . . .
“Let me first make sure that I express my gratitude to His
Excellency President Mnangagwa because he listened to the children on their
father’s wishes.
“He was on record saying we will follow the family’s
decisions, so all these discords, should go where they deserve.”
Family spokesperson Mr Walter Chidhakwa urged chiefs from
the Gushungo clan to remain united but not to interfere with family issues.
He said this in reference to the feud between the family
and the chiefs.
“As the Gushungo clan of Zvimba we are one,” he said.
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