By Tamlyn Canham
Actress Gugu Gumede has remembered her mother Zanele KaMagwaza-Msibi as a “giant” and a “king”.
She paid tribute to the late NFP leader in a moving post on Instagram.
“There is never a point in life where one wishes to walk the path that I am on; but such is life – we are born, we fulfill our assignment to the best of our abilities, and we depart. My mother was a giant. A king.”
KaMagwaza-Msibi passed away earlier this month after suffering a cardiac arrest. The actress describes her mother as her best friend, confidant, greatest fan, and prayer warrior.
“She came from nothing and had the task of breaking many generational curses; blessing many family members in between. She was a dedicated public servant; a pioneer and activist who changed many people’s lives. To my brother and I, though, she was Mommy,” she wrote.
Gumede says her mother was “dearly loved and revered”.
“We thank God that she lived long enough to watch her children be successes in their own rights, and bless her for it in return. Today, we are at peace knowing that she rests with the knowledge that she was loved and appreciated immensely.”
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First post in weeks
The tribute was the first time Gumede posted on her account since her mother’s passing. Her friends and followers flooded the comments section with messages of condolences.
“My heart is so broken. I am so sorry for your loss sis. May her soul rest in peace,” Thickleeyonce wrote.
“Oh nxese sthandwa sam, I’m so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Ilale ngokuhle ngokuthula indlovukazi.” Nhlanhla Mafu commented.
Comedian Celeste Ntuli added: “Oh Gugu May her soul Rest In peace. Phephisa for your loss. “
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Main image credit: Instagram/@itsgugugumede



