Harare - Former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe’s official state funeral service had it all, except the actual burial and thousands of empty seats at the National Sports Stadium in Harare. There was drama, tears, jeers and cheers, while some fainted in the sun because of the scorching Harare heat.But the president managed to sway the crowd when he apologised to Zimbabweans for the violent attacks some of their peers had fallen victim to in Gauteng two weeks ago.
Cabinet ministers Bheki Cele, Ayanda Dlodlo, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula and Naledi Pandor were also at the funeral. Mnangagwa also offered an olive branch to Grace Mugabe and said she had his and the government’s support.
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