Thousands flock to Mashaba memorial
President Jacob Zuma and KZN Premier Senzo Mchunu were joined by several other political leaders to pay their respects to Thulani Mashaba
THE 5 000-seater tent overflowed and as many more thronged outside to pay their respects to fallen ANC leader Thulani Mashaba on Wednesday afternoon.
Dignitaries including President Jacob Zuma and KZN Premier Senzo Mchunu were among the party hierarchy who gathered with supporters at the eSikhaweni College sports grounds where amid the grief there was also a strong outpouring of praise and jubilation.
That Mashaba had made a massive impact on the region was clearly evident, with the ANC Youth League especially vocal in their acclaim for the man who seemed destined to rise to the top echelons of the party structure.
The memorial service comprised two segments, one being messages of condolence for Mashaba’s widow, Nobuhle and their families; the other devoted to the loss felt by the ANC itself, along with glowing tributes to the significant role played by the 43-year-old Chairman of the ANC Musa Dladla Region.
At the time of going to press (6pm) buses and taxis were still streaming in to the venue, with the service set to continue well into the night.
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