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Mrs Adelaide Sithole, wife of Bishop Reverend Simbarashe Sithole, has passed away.
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Location & Timing: She died upon arrival at Auckland Airport in New Zealand on Monday.
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Purpose of Travel: She was travelling to attend the World Federation conference in New Zealand.
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Roles: Mrs Sithole served as President of Ruwadzano Manyano and the Girls Christian Union (GCU) within the Methodist Church.
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Official Response: Methodist Church in Zimbabwe General Secretary Reverend Likhai Molife announced her death, calling her a “devout leader” and extending condolences to her family, the church, and ecumenical partners.
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Mourning Context: The church leadership and delegates are currently in New Zealand for the conference; Rev. Molife has called for prayers for the Sithole family.
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Pending Details: The cause of death was not disclosed. Funeral arrangements and repatriation of her body to Zimbabwe will be announced later.
Timeline
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Prior to Monday – Mrs Sithole travels from Zimbabwe to New Zealand for the World Federation conference.
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Monday – She arrives at Auckland Airport and passes away upon arrival.
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Monday (later) – General Secretary Rev. Likhai Molife issues an official death notice and condolences.
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Ongoing / Future – Church leadership and delegates remain in New Zealand for the conference; prayers are being offered for the family.
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To be announced (in due course) – Repatriation of her body to Zimbabwe and burial arrangements.
