The Passing Away and Funeral details of Blade Nzimande's Brother Mxolisi Nzimande

17 May 2001

The South African Communist Party (SACP) mourns the passing away of Mxolisi Nzimande, the younger brother of the SACP General Secretary, Blade Nzimande.

The 38 year old Mxolisi passed away on Monday, 14 May at the Johannesburg General Hospital, having been admitted the day before, after a short illness.

Mxolisi worked as an Afrikaans and History teacher at the Sithabile Secondary School (formerly known as the Goqokazi High School) in Inanda township, Durban. He was also the Head of the Afrikaans Department at the school. He was an active member of the South African Democratic Teacher's Union (SADTU).

He leaves behind:

• His fiance-, Sbongile Mhlongo
• His mother, Mrs. Nozipho Nzimande
• His sister, Mano Nzimande
• His elder brother, Blade Nzimande and
• His three children, Thanduxolo (3), Sbusiso (4) and Zonke (16)

The funeral details are as follows:

• DATE : Saturday, 19 May 2001
• VENUE : St. Charles Roman Catholic Church 3rd Street, corner Linden Street Victory Park, Johannesburg
• TIME : 09h00 - 10h00 Private Family Programme 10h00 - 12h00 Funeral Service

The SACP shares the pain and grief of the Nzimande family. We wish them strength, unity and courage during this difficult moment.

CONTACT
Mazibuko K. Jara (surname Jara)
Department of Media, Information and Publicity South African Communist Party
Tel: 011 339-3621/2
Fax: 011 339-4244
Cell: 083 651 0271sacp1@wn.apc.org