Times Of Swaziland: ‘SIPHAMPANANA’S’ AWFUL LAST 3 DAYS

‘SIPHAMPANANA’S’ AWFUL LAST 3 DAYS
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By Bonsile Makhubu on 03/10/2020 09:33:00


MBABANE – Dan Duma’s 50 years of life may have been good, but the last three
days were his worst.
His eldest son shared these sentiments during his memorial service held at the
Mbabane Alliance Church yesterday.
Duma junior said his father suffered the most on Saturday when he was burnt, on
Sunday and on Monday before he died on Tuesday at dawn. He likened his
father’s three days of agony to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ,
who died and rose on the third day.
The young Duma said even though his father had died, he strongly believed there
was a resurrection somewhere. “He was a good man and he took good care of us
during his lifetime. We fully understand that he died for a good reason,” he
said.
The young Duma said they were determined to follow in his father’s footsteps
and leave a legacy like he did. “He served the whole nation and he touched
many lives. His voice still resonates in many people’s ears,” he said.
Talent
Knowledge Ngwenya, who spoke on behalf of Mbabane Swallows supporters, pleaded
with the company that Dan Duma worked for to recognise the talent that the
deceased’s son had. “Mr Mamba, I would like you to nurture this young talent
and mentor this young boy to take after his father. As he was speaking, I was
captivated by his voice. You can tell he is talented and he can carry his
father’s legacy on,” Ngwenya said.
Ngwenya then named the deceased’s son as ‘Siphampanananyana’, which
describes him as a younger version of ‘Siphampanana’, his father’s
nickname.
“This boy can speak. Everyone here can tell that we have another
‘Sphampanana’ in the house. His voice just needs nurturing,” Ngwenya said.
The memorial service was attended by about 200 mourners who had observed the
COVID-19 precautionary regulations in terms of social distancing, sanitising of
hands and wearing of masks.
The service that was led by Reverend Johannes Mazibuko lasted for approximately
two hours.  Other speakers included Makhosi Vilakati and Killer Zulu.