Lindiwe Mabuza: ‘Diva’ who was a beacon of righteousness through the dark years

During the poisoned Zuma years, when honesty and integrity were mere swearwords, struggle veteran Lindiwe Mabuza — who died this month — symbolised dignity and hope, writes Oyama Mabandla

12 December 2021 - 00:00 By Oyama Mabandla

On a balmy evening at the end of February 2019, my wife Nthopele and I went to Waterkloof, Tshwane, for an event at which the Swedish government honoured one of our most esteemed diplomats, and a personal favourite of mine, ambassador Lindiwe Mabuza. ..

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