An inspirational person whose life should be celebrated: Fikile Mbalula on Gugu Zulu

21 July 2016 - 10:18 By Nomahlubi Jordaan

 It’s tragic‚ but will remain in history.” Mbalula said racing driver Zulu and the more than 40 participants climbed Mount Kilimanjaro for goodwill and not for recreation.“They were climbing a mountain to liberate others to live a better life.” He said Zulu was known for his heroic deeds. “It’s unfortunate that God took his life.This is a life and story to be celebrated‚” Mbalula said. Zulu died while taking part on the Trek4Mandela expedition on Mount Kilimanjaro on Monday. He complained of having flu-like symptoms on Saturday and posted on his Instagram account that he was “struggling with the mountain”.He and the other trekkers were climbing to raise funds to buy sanitary towels for disadvantaged girls to commemorate international Nelson Mandela Day...

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