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Africa-Press<\/a> – Zimbabwe<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>The heir apparent to Chief Mahlathini chieftaincy in Tsholotsho, Jabulani Jiyane has succumbed to COVID-19.<\/p>\n

Jiyane, whose age could not be ascertained, passed away at Tsholotsho Hospital on Friday, 23 July 2021.<\/p>\n

He was acting chief following the death of his father in 2018.<\/p>\n

Jiyane\u2019s passing away was confirmed by acting Tsholotsho district development coordinator Aaron Gono in a short statement. He said:<\/p>\n

On a very sad note, may I confirm the death of Mr Jabulani Jiyane (apparent heir to the Mahlathini Chieftainship).<\/p>\n

He passed away on 23 July 2021 in the early hours, at Tsholotsho Hospital. He was diabetic and at the time of his death, he was battling with COVID-19.<\/p>\n

Chief Magama, also from Tsholotsho confirmed the death and said Jiyane\u2019s demise.<\/p>\n

He said the whole community had been saddened by Jiyane\u2019s death as he was expected to be sworn in after being nominated by the family without any opposition.<\/p>\n

His death comes a few days after the death of another traditional leader, and long-serving Chiredzi paramount chief, Chief Tshovani who also succumbed to COVID-19.<\/p>\n

Chief Mahlathini\u2019s area borders with Chief Gampu on the southern side and Chief Deli of Nyamandlovu, in the neighbouring Umguza district on the north-eastern side.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. The heir apparent to Chief Mahlathini chieftaincy in Tsholotsho, Jabulani Jiyane has succumbed to COVID-19. Jiyane, whose age could not be ascertained, passed away at Tsholotsho Hospital on Friday, 23 July 2021. He was acting chief following the death of his father in 2018. 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