A SOUTH AFRICA-based Zimbabwean veteran journalist, Emmanuel Chuma (51) died on Saturday at Mpilo Hospital after a long illness.
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Chuma, a former Chronicle chief reporter, was a popular journalist with a knack for human rights stories.
He worked for Masvingo Provincial Star and later moved on to Umthunywa, Sunday News and Chronicle, before he moved to South Africa, where he became the managing editor of the South African-based publication Zim Star.
Morrison Chuma, Emmanuel’s brother, said his deceased sibling left the country in 2007 for South Africa, where he worked to date.
“He was a focused hard worker and a very determined person. It is so disturbing knowing he is gone,” he said.
“He was ill for almost a year now. Unfortunately, he could not take it any longer.”
The family planned to lay Chuma to rest at West Park Cemetery in Bulawayo today, but was still waiting for his wife, who is expected in the country.
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“We are not yet sure when he will be laid to rest. As for now, we are still waiting for his wife whom we expect to arrive anytime from now,” Morrison said.
Morrison said mourners were gathered at 59915/2 Iminyela next to White City stadium. Chuma is survived by his wife and seven children.
