‘BULL’ URGED TO WIN DERBY FOR ‘TEN TEN’

MBABANE – Inkunzi’emnyama Patron Benson Dlamini has called on the team to defeat their rivals, Mbabane Swallows, today in honour of the late Innocent ‘Ten Ten’ Ginindza.

The capital city giants are set to clash in an MTN Premier League match scheduled for the Mavuso Sports Centre later this afternoon. Dlamini made these remarks during the memorial service for the former Highlanders legendary striker, held at the Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church yesterday. In his address, Dlamini expressed gratitude to the black and white capital city giants for nurturing the late Ginindza not only as a footballer but also as an individual. He stated that ‘Ten Ten’ will always remain a part of Mbabane Highlanders, as his father also played for the ‘Bull’.

“Sea Water (Ten Ten’s father) played for the team his entire life, as did his son. We hope the Ginindza family will continue to support the Highlanders,” Dlamini said. He also mentioned that his teammate, Sifiso ‘Barnes’ Mkhulisi, had already honoured Ginindza by securing a victory over Young Buffaloes this past Wednesday at the Mkhuzweni Technical Centre.
“I, therefore, urge the team to honour him by beating our neighbours today,” he said, as the ‘Bull’ supporters broke into the famous ‘Gwaza Nkunzi Emnyama’ song.

... TEN TEN WAS PILLAR OF THE FAMILY – SISTERS
MBABANE – The late ‘Ten Ten’ Ginindza was described as the pillar of the family.
This was revealed by his sister, Poyo, during the memorial service for the former Highlanders legendary striker, held at the Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church yesterday. The service was attended by several former Highlanders players, including Simon ‘Harare’ Tfwala, Sifiso ‘Barnes’ Mkhulisi, Mzwandile ‘Tito’ Mabuza, and Brian Sibandze, among others. Also present were former Sihlangu Coach Mbuso ‘Banks’ Dlamini, former Under Secretary in the Ministry of Sports, Culture and Youth Affairs, Maswazi Shongwe, supporters, and long-time friend Sidumo Mdladla.

Poyo shared her struggle to speak; stating that they had always thought Innocent would be there for them, as he was the family’s cornerstone. “Bongani spoilt us; I can’t even talk now. He had his way of bringing us together,” Poyo said. She added that to the fallen football legend, they were the apples of his eye as his sisters, and they would dearly miss him. Speaking on behalf of his children was Mbuso, who thanked everyone, especially Mdladla and Tfwala, as well as the Highlanders players, for their support during their father’s brief illness. ‘Ten Ten’ will be laid to rest today at Esigulaneni, Siphocosini.

• Bongani Innocent ‘Ten Ten’ Ginindza was born on October 7, 1968 to Antonioo Banana Mkhombe and Andreas Mfanakayise Ginindza. He went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
• Big Ten as he was effectionately known began his primary education at All Saints Primary School in Mbabane, Mater Dolorosa High School and completed at Lobamba National High School, where football talent was discovered.
• Shumi’s love for the game and amazing football talent led him to be one of the very few players, who were promoted from the U-19 to the first team at the age of 18 at Mbabane Highlanders and he played at its peak and the glory days, with the likes of Puma, Barnes Mkhulisi and Zini to name a few.
• His love for business made his work life in the corporate world a brief journey as he worked for the Eswatini Government and the then SPTC before venturing into businesses, with him working in almost every sector and industry.
•  In july 1994, he married Phumzile Simelane and they kept their vow to have death do them part. they are blessed with two children Feziwe and Msimisi Ginindza, who’s daddy has now joined in heaven.
•  He is survived by his life partner Phumzile, sons Mbuso and Lindani, his daughter Aphelele, his daughter-in law Nonkhululeko, granddaughter Luthando, his sisters Ndee, Poyo, Nokwela and Zodwa, his brothers Jabulani and Nathi, his nieces and nephews and all those who loved him.

          Phumula Lomphofu, Dvonga Lwa Mavuso Wangwane!

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