Africa-Press – Eswatini. Different speakers called for gender- based violence and for partners to solve issues amicably during the funeral service of NERCHA’s Shiselweni Regional Coordinator Sharon Neves yesterday. Neves, who was found dead in her rented flat at Nkanini in Nhlangano last week, was laid to rest by hundreds of mourners at Mpolonjeni, Mbabane.
Joseph Qwabe, who spoke on behalf of her maternal family said Shaz, as she was affectionately known, was a gem. He said they were deeply hurt by her death. “Our message of sympathy goes to her employer, the National Emergency Response Council on HIV/AIDS where she was of great value and to government.
“We hope the institution will be able to find someone like her,” he said. Adding, Qwabe expressed sympathy to the parents of the alleged murderer Zwelibanzi Simelane, saying it was never the intention of any parent to give birth to violent people.
“We hope that justice will take its course. We also hope that the perpetrator will welcome the sentence because he committed such a heinous act when he could have opted for a better option than murder,” he said.
Her uncle Peter Frank Neves acknowledged the huge turnout of mourners who were not deterred by the weather. He said it was evident that Sharon was a people’s person. He appreciated the support given to the family during the difficult period and further expressed condolences to all who were affected by her death. Neves said Sharon would be fondly remembered for her sense of humour.
“May I also sympathise with the Simelanes because they didn’t sanction that their son commits such a crime. May God also comfort them. We pray for forgiving hearts as a family as we leave everything in God’s hands. Thank you for supporting us,” he said. Meanwhile, NERCHA National Executive Director Khanya Mabuza lauded Sharon for earnestness, dedication and zeal when carrying out her duties, which he said was recognised by all in the institution.
He said he worked well with her for almost 21 years and there was never a time when he had to discipline her. “The only time I called her was when I sought her advice. She always came up with solutions to any challenge. When she saw that I was nervous, she would take over,” he said.
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