CONDOLENCES

MELLETT - FRED
Oh Bok thank you for nearly "50" wonderful years of marriage. Bok you were always so understanding. God took you home and I am left alone now. But we will meet again.
Your loving and heartbroken wife
Johanna.

MELLETT - FRED
Oh My Dad, you left us all so quickly. My heart is broken my Dad. Dad you were the world's best Dad and I could never wish for better. You were always there for me Dad - when I needed you the most. My tower of strength were you my Dad. Strength in the most difficult times in my life.
Oh Dad I am going to miss you and how am I going to walk this road without you My Dad!.
My Dad I will forever Love You and Thanks for being my Dad
You heartbroken daughter
Joey

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Condolences

Fredrick William Mellett (Fred)
Passed away peacefully in his 71st year in his home on Sunday 29 August.
Beloved husband to Johanna, father to Joey and the late Wayne, Oupa to Bradley, Craig, Shelly, Dwane and Jason. He will be missed and remembered forever.

Fredrick William Mellett

Oupa, I only knew you for a few years, but it felt like a life time. You always knew how to put a smile on my face. I am privileged to have known you like many others and I will remember you always. Laura
Funeral
Thursday 2nd September 2010
10.30 am
Selbourne Park Church

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THE FUNERAL FOR FRED MELLETT:_- WILL TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER 2010 AT 10.30 am AT
SELBORNE PARK CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
FAMILY AND FRIENDS PLEASE EXCEPT THIS INVITATION:
From HIS FAMILY.

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Colleen Woldemar - Passed away on the 28th August 2010 after a long Illness bravely borne. Our deepest sympathy goes out to
Alan, Charlie , Jeremy, Corey, Benjamin, Sam, Candy and Faye. May she now rest in peace From: Joan and all the Swindells family

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Charlotte Ethel Marques - Passed away on 25 August 2010. Our condolences to Anton and Adie and all the family. We have many happy memories of family get togethers and Auntie Char will never be forgotten. Rest peacefully. Love Alan, Nicky, Ingrid and all our family overseas and in S.A.
THE ZIMBABWE HOSIERY COMPANY http://zimhosiery.co.zw
Tel (+263 9) 461936 * Hunting Line
Fax (+263 9) 460551 or 461936

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R.I.P. Gibson Sibanda 24/8/2010 - A rock of the MDC. An honest, sincere, truly principled man. Zimbabwe will be sorely lost without his guidance. Condolences to his family
Ronit Loewenstern

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HADFIELD RUTH YVONNE - The Hadfield family would like to
Thank all those whose loving kindness helped us through the sad loss
Of our mom. God Bless you all.

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Veld Fire Near Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, Consumes Lobengula Reproduction Palace

Restoration of the capital was mooted in 1993 and Zulu experts from South Africa helped restore the buildings at a cost of millions of dollars Gibbs Dube
Washington 25 August 2010

A veld fire has reduced the reconstructed Old Bulawayo capital of King Lobengula to ashes, says Prince Zwide KaLanga Khumalo, a direct descendant of the Ndebele royal family.

The fire, which started late Monday night and blazed until the early hours of Tuesday, destroyed the reconstructed palace of Lobengula, eight beehive huts, an old wagon shed, a house built for Lobengula by missionaries and another built by the Khumalo clan for traditional rituals.

Khumalo said a site where President Robert Mugabe laid a stone in 1993 to commission the reconstruction of the ancient capital was also reduced to ashes.

King Lobengula’s capital was last set ablaze in 1893 when his rule was threatened by advancing missionaries and armed British colonizers. The king then settled at a site in the present-day Sauerstown suburb, north of Bulawayo and current site of the State House, the president's second home.

Restoration of the capital was mooted in 1993 and Zulu experts from South Africa helped restore the buildings at a cost of millions of dollars.

Khumalo told VOA Studio 7 reporter Gibbs Dube he blamed the National Museums and Monuments of Zimbabwe for failing to protect the site. The museums department issued no comment.

DEIDRE WORSLEY-WORSWICK

Beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early hours of Tuesday, 24th August 2010. Will be sadly missed by her six children and seventeen grandchildren. May her dear soul rest in eternal peace.
A memorial service will be held at St George's College Chapel on Monday 30th August
at 11am, with tea afterwards at Dandaro Community Hall.
Contact: Helen 04-884144 or 0912-907700
e-mail: compost@zol.co.zw

Interesting Article

 Mugabe Picks Simba Makoni As Successor As Doctor Confirms He is Losing Cancer Battle

By The African Aristocrat on August 23, 2010

Private doctor flies to Zimbabwe and tells Mugabe his time is limited
Mugabe aides travel to meet Nigerian faith healer
Solomon Mujuru livid over plot to demote Joyce Mujuru and replace her with Simba Makoni
Mugabe’s plans to steal election and reform Zanu PF
Mugabe ready to sacrifice Zanu PF lawbreakers to save party legacy

In yet another exclusive, the African Aristocrat can reveal that Robert Mugabe is actively considering potential successors after Awang Kechick, his urologist who we can reveal visited Zimbabwe nine weeks ago, reportedly told Mugabe that his condition is progressing faster than it can be treated.

Mugabe’s condition is deteriorating

The often spritely Mugabe has in recent times begun to look unwell

A viable source close to the ailing President reveals that, following Kachick’s visit, Mugabe has accepted the reality that his time is limited and has begun considering potential successors.

Mugabe has in the past struggled with undisclosed health problems but has always returned to public life looking spritely and healthy. However the past few months Mugabe’s health has deteriorated dramatically with pictures recently being broadcast by newzimbabwe.com showing Mugabe unable to walk without the help of aides in a recent trip to Uganda. Some reports claimed Mugabe fell in full view of other dignitaries.

Mugabe’s condition is reported to be now so volatile that he now no longer sleeps in his marital bedroom instead spending his nights in the same room with his personal physicians who are required to remain awake whilst he sleeps. The State House has been recently equipped with Israeli state of the art resuscitation equipment.

A few weeks ago this publication reported that a controversial Nigerian prophet, TB Joshua, who has openly ministered to high ranking officials like Frederick Chiluba and Ghana’s president, John Atta Mills, directed his members to pray for Mugabe. We can reveal that immediately following the television broadcast by the Synagogue Church of All Nations, in which the faith healer spoke specifically of cancer, Mugabe dispatched aides to request that TB Joshua travel discreetly to meet Mugabe in Zimbabwe. The request was turned down. TB Joshua, who gains much of his legitimacy by ministering to prominent figures, refused to travel to Zimbabwe stating that he would on see Mugabe on Nigerian soil. Zifa president Cuthbert Dube recently travelled to meet the controversial faith healer and claimed that he was healed and no longer uses his wheelchair.

Mugabe considers Makoni for succession

High ranking Zanu PF officials are aware that Mugabe is unwell and that the presidency faces an uncertain future if Mugabe suddenly passes on. Even when Mugabe was well there was bitter infighting within Zanu PF regarding the succession issue. However Mugabe seems to have already made his choice, a choice not sitting well with some powerful party members.

Mugabe Meets Simba Makoni, Solomon Mujuru kept out of State House

Mugabe plans to fire Joyce Mujuru

In a surprise move Robert Mugabe has ditched presidential hopefuls Joyce Mujuru and Emmerson Mnangagwa and is said to be in private negotiations with Simba Makoni.

Simba Makoni, who left Zanu PF to start his own party, is widely viewed as a moderate by both the MDC and Zanu PF, he also enjoys support from Zimbabwe’s commerce and private media.

According to our source Mugabe is planning to replace Joyce Mujuru with Simba Makoni, hold an election in 2011 and force a Zanu PF victory or extend the GNU for a full term. If Mugabe pulls off the election in 2011 he wants to install Simba Makoni as president and have him institute far reaching reforms which are calculated to win the electoral support of the urban dwellers, support that the MDC currently enjoys.

Solomon Mujuru is said to have got wind of Mugabe’s plan and went to see him without an appointment. He was not allowed into the State House and his entourage was forced to bear the embarrassment of having to turn at the gates. Mugabe is said to have refused to see him complaining that he was “unwell.” Solomon Mujuru is said to furious and is trying to garner support from other party heavy weights to demand that Mugabe openly discuss the succession issue.

Implications for the MDC

Simba Makoni could potentially damage the MDC

If Mugabe does steal the election in 2011 there is a real possibility that a seemingly reformed Zanu PF, under Simba Makoni, could win urban support. Part of the deal that Mugabe is negotiating with Makoni is immunity from prosecution for a few dozens officials. Mugabe is willing to sacrifice smaller fish like Phillip Chiyangwa and other dispensable assets.

If Makoni does take over Zanu PF and is seen to prosecute the powerful and previously untouchable then the public will certainly warm up to him. Furthermore, the discovery of diamonds and the general economic stabilisation means that Zimbabwe will see significant economic growth in the next 5 years. Makoni would take credit for these developments if he was the sitting president.

If Mugabe is allowed to steal the election and then constitutionally appoint Simba Makoni as President this could mean the end of the MDC as a viable opposition movement. Four years is enough to allow Makoni a chance to rebrand Zanu PF. The only question is who are going to be the sacrificial lambs.

I am the African Aristocrat.

CONDOLENCES

LAURIE JENNINGS

HUSBAND OF PHILLIS AND FATHER OF LORNA AND SHIRLEY SADLY PASSED AWAY ON THURSDAY 19TH AUGUST. UNCLE TO BRIAN AND MARTIE CHARSLEY. WHAT AN INCREDIBLE GENTLEMAN AND FRIEND YOU WERE DEAR UNCLE WE WERE SO VERY FOND OF YOU AND WILL MISS YOU DEARLY, REST PEACEFULLY WITH OUR HEAVENLY FATHER.
BRIAN AND MARTIE X X

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Re: Colleen Byrne Lorber
It is with regret that I have to inform you that Colleen died on 29th July 2010 after a short illness. The cremation service was held on 12th August at Aldershot Crematorium (UK) where her ashes have been scattered in the Memorial Garden. Please contact me if you would like any further details at karenbyrnebyrne@yahoo.com (Daughter). My apologies for not contacting all of you personally.

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JOE STIPINOVICH , much respected in the Bulawayo community for many special years. Will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
STIPINOVICH JOSEPH The Service is on Tuesday 24 August at 2.00pm at the Rosebank Roman Catholic Church in Keyes Avenue in Rosebank In lieu of flowers please send donations to St Vincent the poor. 011 781-3966 www.martinsrandburg.co.za
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HADFIELD, RUTH YVONNE
Beloved Mother of Frank, Tony, Gavin and Richard.
Precious Mom of Ann and Val.
Much loved Gran of Colin and Ursula, Luann, Shaun and Chantelle.
Great Gran of Savannah, Chloe and Nathan.
Called home to be with her Lord in her 84th year on 17th August.
Thanks Giving Service -
Friday 20th August at 2pm
at Barham Green Church of Christ,
Kinmont Avenue.
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HADFIELD RUTH
Dear Ann, Tony and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of dear Ruth.
From Shaun and Carole - England

Congratulations

LILFORD

Rob and Kirsty (nee Lilford), are delighted to announce the birth of their baby boy, GREGORY HILTON ATHERTON KLOPPER on the 18th of August 2010 in Pietermaritzburg S.A.
Lilford: felroy@lantic.net