Former Zimbabwe Minister Mathuthu Declared National Heroine

Former Minister of State for Matabeleland North Sithokozile Mathuthu died of cancer at her Harare residence. After being declared a national heroine, she'll be buried at the National Heroes Acre. Mathuthu became deputy secretary for the Zanu-PF Women's League in 2017, replacing Sandi Moyo, an ally of former First Lady Grace Mugabe.

The late Zanu-PF Politburo member Thokozile Mathuthu.

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