Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu has been laid to rest at his rural home in Filabusi after government accorded him state assisted burial.

The burial was done in accordance with the Nguni culture.

Only immediate family members were allowed at the graveside. Minister July Moyo led senior Govt officials at the funeral.

Addressing mourners the Minister of Local Government and Public Works Honourable July Moyo said the country has lost a chief who was cognisant of his country’s past, present and future.

Chief Maduna who died on Saturday, leaves behind 12 children and 27 grandchildren.