08/10/2015
A generational loss
What a loss to our generation? Popularly known as Nduna in the MDC circles and Commander in the youth fraternity, Hon Mahlangu was a fearless leader who stood by his principles.
His loyalty to the party constitution and the President was uncompromised.
His commitment and dedication to the cause of the people’s struggle was unadulterated.
His adherence to the party core values and the broader democratic struggle was undiluted.
His love to his people and the progression of his constituency, Nkulumane was unparalleled.
He was one of the few MPs who had a self-funded, fully functional constituency office where all the developmental issues of Nkulumane were coordinated. In 2011, I had an opportunity to attend some of his constituency programs, one of it was coded ‘I love Nkulumane’. There are very few MPs across political divide who conduct feedback meetings in their constituency, but for Nduna it was a tradition to have at least one every month. As an MP who was deployed from the youth, he made the Youth Assembly proud of his leadership tactics at constituency level.
Nduna was a member of the Youth Assembly National Executive and vice Chairperson to Nelson ‘Wamba’ Chamisa during the period 2000 to 2005. At the party’s 2nd Congress in 2006 he took over the reins as the National Youth Chairperson. He worked with people like Hon Amos Chibaya as his deputy, rebel Solo Madzore as Secretary, Mandi Matutu as deputy secretary, cde Dropa as Treasurer, lord Soms- Somerai as Organising Secretary, late Simangaliso Phineas Chikadaya baba Ground as deputy Organiser, cde Marange as Information Secretary, Melissa Mabeza as deputy Information, Tonderai Serge Ndira as Secretary for Security, Gladys Hlatywayo as International Relations Secretary, Godfrey Costa aka Black Jesus as Youth Coordinator who then handed over to young Desmond Ncube among others.
At our 4th National Congress, we elected him as our deputy National Organising Secretary. He was a true and obedient deployee of the MDC Youth Assembly. He genuinely represented the interests and aspirations of the young people at all levels. His voice was a voice of reason, always standing for the truth no matter what? When he stands or speaks for something, he did that powerfully with passion. Nduna was a trusted man especially when he took a position, he did that to the fullest without doubt and compromise.
Your dreams for a New Zimbabwe will be achieved soonest with President Tsvangirai at the driving seat. Nkulumane will remain MDC for life.
Born 27 April 1977
Died 05 October 2015
Go well commander, a solid soldier of the people’s struggle.
Hamba kahle Nduma
Sizahlala sikukhumbula
I remain
Clifford Hatywayo- Brigadier Zvese zvese- Mushando Kuvanhu