Credo Mutwa: Renowned SA author passes on, aged 98

Celebrated African author and traditional healer, Vusamazulu Credo Mutwa passed away on Wednesday morning, aged 98.

Mutwa is renowned for his efforts in preserving African culture, mostly through literature. He is also revered for accurate predictions of world events, including the 1976 Soweto uprisings, Chris Hani’s assasination and, more recently, the United States’ conflict with Iran.

Mutwa wrote several books in his lifetime, the first – Indaba, My Children – published in 1960, with his most recent – Woman of Four Paths: The Strange Story of a Black Woman in South Africa – released in 2007.

He was also the recipient of a number of awards, including the Usiba award presented by the South African Department of Arts and Culture.

Tributes pour out for Credo Mutwa

Many have issued out tributes and messages of condolences, following Mutwa’s passing.

Rest in Power Bab'u Credo Mutwa. One of the Great African indigenous spiritual Guiders!

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— Mabuka (@MduMabuka) March 25, 2020

Baba Vusamazulu Credo Mutwa had to transition in this time.

This time of #21daysLockdown
which represent 3 weeks of mourning.

Nomkhubulwane has been in mourning for less than a week.

(This is not a rest in peace tweet)#credomutwa#vusamazulu

— Nguni shaman (@CeliStewart) March 25, 2020

#RIPCredoMutwa

Rest In Peace Ntate Credo Mutwa!

An African Giant & Pioneer.

May your teachings extend for generations to come. pic.twitter.com/U23FOJg6fx

— Tumi Sole (@tumisole) March 25, 2020

The Boab tree has fallen, the African Giant is gone. The Pillar of our wisdom has departed.
Rest in Peace Credo Mutwa, you will forever remain in our thoughts, particularly when we are faced with challenges and confusion, we will remember your prophecies and guidance. pic.twitter.com/RwEwEsxv9E

— ETASA (@Munyai_R_Gundo) March 25, 2020

Bab’ Vusamazulu Credo Mutwa I’m so touched, I knew this was coming soon as I heard he was sick. Thank you for everything, for being a guardian and keeper of ancient knowledge, for”indaba my children” and other books.
Ascend freely to be with the great spirit again.
Rest

— Samú (@SamkeloNdlovu) March 25, 2020