BREAKING: Top pro-democracy campaigner Dewa Mavhinga dies from Covid-19
Zimstar News
Fierce pro-democracy campaigner Dewa Mavhinga has died from Covid-19.
Mavhinga, who was Director of Southern Africa in the Africa Department of Human Rights Watch, died in South Africa this Saturday where he has been working from.
SABC newscaster Peter Ndoro described the top activist as a real champion of human rights.
“He was a real champion of human rights. So often a commentator on SABC News highlighting the plight of so many in need,” he said via his Twitter handle Saturday.
So sad to hear of the passing of Southern Africa Director with the Africa Division at Human Rights Watch, Dewa Mavhinga. He was a real champion of human rights. So often a commentator on SABC News highlighting the plight of so many in need. May His soul Rest In Peace!🙏🏽 🕯 pic.twitter.com/8oMmYuK2uW
— Peter Ndoro (@peterndoro) December 4, 2021
