Times Of Swaziland: Dibanisa to be laid  to rest on Sunday

Dibanisa to be laid  to rest on Sunday
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BY SENZO DLAMINI on 15/08/2013 05:28:00


MBABANE – Dibanisa Mavuso, the late Governor of Nsuka Royal Residence, will be
buried on Sunday.
This was confirmed by a close family member yesterday.
Mavuso, whose other name is Phillip, will be laid to rest following a vigil at
his home at Mbekelweni in the Manzini region.
The governor is said to have died of a diabetic related illness last Friday.
Mavuso rose to fame during his time as the acting governor of Ludzidzini Royal
Residence in the 90s.
He was feared and respected by many for his no-nonsense kind of approach when
dealing with matters at the traditional headquarters.
He had a brush with the law when he was arrested and detained for poaching three
impalas on a rest day (kutiliwe) during Butimba (hunting expedition) at Hlane
Game Reserve.
Mavuso was fined three cattle and His Majesty subsequently relieved him of his
duties as acting Ludzidzini Governor.
Obed Dlamini, the former Prime Minister and now a member of Liqoqo, has
described Mavuso as a rare breed.
“I’ve known Mavuso as a young man as he grew up at Helemisi Farm,” said
the former Member of Parliament for Nhlambeni Constituency. “My heart goes out
to his entire family and friends during this extremely difficult time. That
we’re very close to one another remains a fact.”
Dlamini described Mavuso as someone who was stable-minded, saying he was very
gifted on traditional matters.
Mavuso, renowned for his rich cultural background, represented royalty during
the funeral of Ludzidzini Governor Jim ‘Mbhokane’ Gama in March 2011.