Tributes for Mlungisi Sisulu

Shain Germaner

THE SISULU family are grieving the death of Mlungisi Sisulu, the second son of Walter and Albertina.

Mlungisi passed away on Tuesday night at the Donald Gordon Medical Centre in Johannesburg after a long battle with pancreatic cancer, according to a statement from the family.

Mlungisi, or Lungi as he was affectionately known, is survived by his wife Sheila, son Linda and daughters Nontsikelelo and Boitumelo. He is also survived by daughter-in-law Maseeiso, sons-in-law Mlulami Singapi and Peter Shivute and grandchildren Soyisile, Siviwe, Nomayira, Xhamela, Nokwindla and Namene.

“Lungi’s death is a great blow to the Sisulu family, coming as it does just three years after that of his brother Zwelakhe.

“He will be deeply missed for his keen sense of humour, his kindness, and his friendly and engaging nature that enabled him to interact with people from all walks of life.”

The Office of the Presidency also conveyed its message of condolence to the Sisulu family.

“Mr Sisulu was an activist and later a businessman who over the years was involved in a number of business ventures while involved in the ANC’s underground structures, notably during the 1980s when he ran a small shop in Soweto, affectionately known as Shop 7 and later a poultry wholesale business, Fine Foods,” the Presidency said.

Funeral arrangements will be announced in due course.