Sinthumule community to bury another of its leaders

The Sinthumule area is once again shrouded in sadness after the announcement of the death of Vhamusanda Vho-Mashudu Ramabulana (62). The traditional leader passed away at his home in Ha-Ravele on Sunday, 7 August, following a long illness.

Last week, another traditional leader of the Sinthumule traditional council, Vhamusanda Edward Ramabulana of Ha-Maelula, also passed away.

Cllr Phineus Masipa described Ramabulana as a fallen hero who had been full of vision. He said that the leader had been involved in a number of developmental projects in his community. Masipa praised Ramabulana for his unselfish generosity and kindness and successful leadership. “The community and the young people have lost a good adviser who was a role model and a honey-guider to all. As we remember him, let us not mourn his departure but let’s forever celebrate the legacy that he has left behind,” said Masipa.

Makhado Mayor Samuel Munyai expressed the municipality’s shock over the news of Ramabulana’s death. He labelled the death of the Vhamusanda as a tremendous blow to development, also saying it was a shame to see hardworking people, committed to working 24 hours for their communities, die. Munyai urged the residents to unite and work together for the good and benefit of the community.

According to the chairperson of Sinthumule Traditional Council, Mr Makhado Sinthumule, Ramabulana was a determined and faithful leader with a strong passion for development. “It will surely be a great challenge to fill the void the traditional leader left, as there are few people of his calibre. He was a great man whose sweat and hard work had brought many changes in the community he served. Besides that, he was a mentor to young traditional leaders, an icon of hope, and a role model who displayed distinguished leadership skills in his society,” Sinthumule said.

Vhamusanda Vho-Mashudu Ramabulana’s funeral service will be held at Ha-Ravele on Saturday, 13 August. He will be buried at Tshiendeulu Tshavhakololo.

Date:11 August 2022

By: Kaizer Nengovhela

Kaizer Nengovhela started writing stories for Limpopo Mirror in 2000. Prior to that he had a five year stint at Phala-Phala FM as sports presenter. In 2005 Kaizer received an award from the province's premier as Best Sports Presenter. The same year he was also nominated as Best Sports Reporter by the Makhado Municipality. Kaizer was awarded the Mathatha Tsedu award in 2014.

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