As the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) is mourning the death of its National Youth Brigade Chair Mthokozisi Nxumalo, those who served with him in his party are devastated.
Nxumalo died in a car accident in KwaNongoma in KwaZulu-Natal on Sunday night.
The entire IFP National Executive Committee has visited Nxumalo’s family in Mtubatuba on the north coast of the province.
IFP Youth Brigade National Secretary Mlungisi Mabaso says Nxumalo had unique leadership skills.
“Mthokozisi was a prominent leader who had very unique leadership skills. He listened to people…he was never personal, he focused on politics, and he loved the youth of this country. I remember during June 16 we celebrated in a different way because we conducted a two-day workshop. He was leading a discussion around how we can change policies so that we are able to uplift and make sure that the young people of this country are involved in economic activities,” says Mabaso.
He also served on the portfolio committees for Public Works and Infrastructure, Higher Education, Science and Technology, and previously served on the Portfolio Committee for Mineral Resources and Energy.
The party has asked that the family be given some time and space to mourn Nxumalo’s death.
