Uganda: National Unity Platform Chairperson in South Africa Dies in Fatal Accident

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The chairperson of the National Unity Platform (NUP) in South Africa, Timothy Mulindwa has passed on.

Mulindwa died on the spot following a nasty accident in Pretoria.

According to reports, Mulindwa was driving from Witbank to Pretoria.

"He was travelling with his wife and children in the car. The children are in a stable condition while his wife is still in a critical condition," a source said.

The NUP president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu alias Bobi Wine confirmed Mulindwa's death, adding that "our teams are doing everything possible to handle the situation".

"On a sad note, I regret to announce the sudden death of one of our diaspora leaders. Comrade Mulindwa Timothy who was the Chairman of the NUP/People Power Witbank. Our healing prayers go to his wife while our condolences go to the family and friends. Sad!" Bobi Wine said.

Mulindwa before moving to South Africa was a footballer with Proline FC.

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