Mugabe-Era Minister Battles Ill Health

📅 Published: August 20, 2025

Curated by AllZimNews.com

Often described as a mother figure within ZANU–PF and a unifying presence in Matabeleland, Masuku served as Governor for Matabeleland South before later being appointed Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for Bulawayo.

Throughout her tenure, she was celebrated for her accessibility, humility, and hands-on approach to leadership, especially in rural communities.

Her political journey, however, was not without challenges.

Masuku navigated the turbulent Mugabe years, which were marred by factionalism, political violence, and the unresolved wounds of Gukurahundi in Matabeleland.

Despite these tensions, she earned respect across political lines for calling for peace, dialogue, and national unity at a time when such positions were politically sensitive.

As one of the longest-serving female political leaders in Zimbabwe, she carved a reputation as a grounded and principled leader who often put people before party politics.

Even after retiring from government, Masuku continued to participate in community initiatives, mentoring younger politicians and advocating for the welfare of ordinary citizens.

Her current ill health has sparked concern across the political spectrum, with many remembering her as a rare politician who maintained integrity and humility in a space often dominated by patronage and power struggles.

Despite her frailty, Masuku has expressed joy that she has lived to witness nearly nine decades of life and service.

Friends, relatives, and political colleagues who have visited her say she remains in high spirits, still offering words of wisdom and encouragement to those around her.

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