A Zimbabwean man identified as Khulu Reinfirst
Manyuka (73) has died of malnutrition after he
attempted to emulate the 40 days and night fast
of Jesus of Nazareth.
The 73 year old, Khulu Manyuka reportedly left
home on 15 June this year headed to the bush
to conduct prayers, redirecting his attention to
God, away from things of the earth.
Manyuka was known by his family and
community at large as a very spiritual person
whose faith could move mountains. His death
puzzled those dearest to him. A close relative
who chose to speak on condition of anonymity
broke the news.
“He was a very spiritual man. It’s unfortunate
he had to die this way,” said a close relative.
Manyuka was driven to the wilderness by the
urge to emulate Christ but sadly he did not
equal or break Christ’s record.
“After a month we got the sad news of his
death,” added the relative.
Family members said Manyuka had no history of
illness.
“He was a healthy and religious old man who did
not even look his age,” revealed one family
member.
The exact day of his death remains a mystery to
both his family and friends as he was alone in
the wilderness. His body was found by a
stranger who then alerted the police.
The police said Manyuka is not the first to die
from fasting — numerous other cases have been
reported.
“We have received such reports before, but we
cannot stop the public from fasting,” police
spokesperson said.
Manyuka (73) has died of malnutrition after he
attempted to emulate the 40 days and night fast
of Jesus of Nazareth.
The 73 year old, Khulu Manyuka reportedly left
home on 15 June this year headed to the bush
to conduct prayers, redirecting his attention to
God, away from things of the earth.
Manyuka was known by his family and
community at large as a very spiritual person
whose faith could move mountains. His death
puzzled those dearest to him. A close relative
who chose to speak on condition of anonymity
broke the news.
“He was a very spiritual man. It’s unfortunate
he had to die this way,” said a close relative.
Manyuka was driven to the wilderness by the
urge to emulate Christ but sadly he did not
equal or break Christ’s record.
“After a month we got the sad news of his
death,” added the relative.
Family members said Manyuka had no history of
illness.
“He was a healthy and religious old man who did
not even look his age,” revealed one family
member.
The exact day of his death remains a mystery to
both his family and friends as he was alone in
the wilderness. His body was found by a
stranger who then alerted the police.
The police said Manyuka is not the first to die
from fasting — numerous other cases have been
reported.
“We have received such reports before, but we
cannot stop the public from fasting,” police
spokesperson said.
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