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Family members carry the coffin of Gogo Manganyi.

Gogo Manganyi buried

 

Hundreds of people gathered at the Waterval hall on Saturday to pay their last respects to Gogo Mujaji Manganyi (83), who was buried at the Waterval graveyard.

She died a horrific death in the Elim Hospital, when she obtained third-degree burn wounds and passed away after falling in a bath of boiling water. The incident took place on 2 February and after the incident it was reported that a unit manager and a junior nurse at the hospital had been suspended.

During the ceremony, Gogo Manganyi was described as a pioneer, a born leader and a woman of vision. She helped everyone, despite her circumstances. "We are saddened by her death, but we will have to accept it as part of God’s plan. For many years, she served selflessly and faithfully in parishes throughout the country, and in those dark days she made herself available day and night to all who needed her,” several of the speakers emphasised.

Family representative Jabu Manganyi thanked friends, family members and the community for supporting them in the difficult time after losing their loved one. “We accept humbly that Mujaji is gone, but we are comforted by your presence here today. We might not understand why she died in such a brutal way, but God has all the answers. We love her so dearly and it is comforting to know that she will always be with us in our hearts.”

Mourners wailed uncontrollably as Pastor Willington Hlungwani read verses from the Bible as the gogos coffin was lowered into the earth.

Gogo Manganyi,

 

Date:18 February 2017

By: Kaizer Nengovhela

Kaizer Nengovhela started writing stories for Limpopo Mirror in 2000. Prior to that he had a five year stint at Phala-Phala FM as sports presenter. In 2005 Kaizer received an award from the province's premier as Best Sports Presenter. The same year he was also nominated as Best Sports Reporter by the Makhado Municipality. Kaizer was awarded the Mathatha Tsedu award in 2014.

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