HEALTH ACTIVIST DIES IN BATHROOM

MBABANE – Death has claimed yet another life of a young and energetic man.

A youthful health activist was yesterday found unconscious in his bathroom at Mobeni Flats, Matsapha.
The name of the popular activist is known, but will not be revealed at the moment as his family could not be reached for comment at the time of compiling this report.

According to sources, the activist went to take a bath in the morning although it could not be established as to where he was going to.
 The sources said he was with his sister in the flat in Matsapha, where-upon she noted that her brother spent quite some time in the bathroom.
They said it was then that she called neighbours to help her open the bathroom door to find out what had happened to her brother.

Suspicions were that his sister might have tried to call out to the activist, but he did not respond, which was why she then sought the assistance of neighbours.
Sources said after they managed to gain entry into the bathroom, his lifeless body was found lying on the floor. Police were then called to the scene.
A family member was called for comment on the matter, but she had not heard the news. She asked to verify the reports before she could comment. When later called, her mobile phone rang unanswered and was later switched off.

Deputy Police Information and Communications Officer Inspector Nosipho Mnguni confirmed the incident. Mnguni said they found that the deceased had not drowned but had seemingly collapsed. She was not sure whether the door to the bathroom was locked or not when his sister went to seek assistance from neighbours.

The activist’s demise left a number of his friends in shock, as they posted their grief on his Facebook page. They commented on a status he posted two days before he died.

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The post, which was an extract of lines from a hymn, made some of his friends believe that God might have been speaking to the deceased about what was to befall him.
The post was about having eternal peace, tears being wiped off and pain being no more. Others could not come to terms with news of his demise, as they only exclaimed and made no elaborate comments.

“Ngatsi botihlabelela wena bhuti. RIP,” one of his friends wrote.
Reports are to the effect that on Saturday, the activist attended a walk organised by a certain private company, where there was the promotion of health issues.
He was known for being active in matters relating to health issues as he passionately addressed them in public gatherings and private company meetings. He was also a gender based violence activist.

His death happened in a similar way as that of the late Swazi Observer Editor, Thulani Thwala, who was also found to have collapsed and died in the bathroom of a popular establishment. The similarity about the two was that they were both passionate about their work.

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