Vusi Masuku brings smiles even in death
A friend said Masuku taught them a valuable lesson on humility and service.
The church burst into laughter as Zwane said: “I asked him (Masuku) to at least spend half of his package (retirement) on his wife and keep the rest for rainy days; but Nhlane said he would spend it all on his wife in Mauritius.”
MATSAPHA- An event synonymous with sorrow and grief over a departed loved one – memorial service - was yesterday more of a wonderful love filled comedy show.
This is because speakers in the celebration of the life of deceased Royal Eswatini Police Service (REPS) Deputy National Commissioner, Vusi Masuku, brought his qualities to life.
The departed celebrated former public relations officer (PRO) of the police service was described as a hilarious, humble and kind individual. Various acquaintances of the police officer highlighted that the deceased had a larger than life demeanour. This was said to have been extended by Masuku within his professional and private life. The celebration of the deceased, through a memorial service, was at Rest in Christ Ministries at Mbikwakhe, in the Manzini Region.
The memorial service was nothing short of the life he lived as a husband, father, son and colleague, as it was characterised by memories of his humour and humility. By 11am, the auditorium was filled with colleagues from the REPS, His Majesty’s Correctional Services (HMCS), Umbutfo Eswatini Defence Force (UEDF), as well as family members and acquaintances.
The proceedings were also streamed live on YouTube for those who could not be able make it physically to the service. His friends, through the Hhohho Regional Commissioner, Musa Zwane, described him as a friendly man who even befriended children at the Sunday school.
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Zwane said the death of Masuku was saddening as it came at a time when he was only left with two months to retire and join him in Nhlangano.
Zwane said the deceased deputy national commissioner had shared with him that he would secure some property as soon as he retired. He also revealed that with his E200 000 package, he would take his wife out for a vacation to Mauritius to spend for an entire week.
The church burst into laughter as Zwane said: “I asked him (Masuku) to at least spend half of his package on his wife and keep the rest for rainy days; but Nhlane said he would spend it all on his wife in Mauritius,” Zwane said.
Another friend who spoke on the behalf of his church said, although he was known for his jokes, he wondered if people really knew who he was. He said Masuku was humble to the point that he would partake in most church activities, despite his busy schedule.
He said Masuku taught them a valuable lesson on humility and service. The deceased, according to the church representative, would always sit at the back and not in the front, despite that he was a person of a high rank.
Meanwhile, Ministry of Labour and Social Security Principal Secretary John Hlophe sympathised with the mourners and the Masuku family for their loss. He shared a passage by the Psalmist, where he stated that the Lord is a shepherd. He wished that the Lord would keep the family together and strong during their grief.