‘SIPHAMPANANA’S’ AWFUL LAST 3 DAYS

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.

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