Credo Vusamazulu Mutwa, was laid to rest on Friday 3 April 2020. His final resting place is in the Northern Cape, where he has been accorded a Provincial Special Official funeral.

The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture has paid homage and called him “the spiritual lamp of ‘Afrika Borwa’”, said in a statement by the Department, “the light that remains is sufficient to illuminate the whole of Africa and the world, for all of eternity, if we pay attention and learn from his teachings.” Mutwa was born on the 21st of July 1921 and died on the 25th of March 2020. The Department described him as a vocal advocate in all spheres of life, health, art, culture and spiritual wellness.

“The department honours uBaba Mutwa as a spiritual leader who was committed to ensuring the preservation of our culture. Let us continue to uphold the values that he stood for by celebrating our heritage and preserving our identity.” Said the Department through a statement.

-The VIP Team

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