Dominic Zulu, area coordinator of development and care, and former area commissioner of Bethal Management area, bid the Bethal Correctional Centre farewell after 28 years of service.
Zulu was the Department of Correctional Services president for squash and is described as a God-fearing man, a father, a leader, an intellectual, soft-spoken and charismatic leader who will be remembered as a true sportsmanship. During her words of gratitude Nomsa Magagula, manager of health, thanked Zulu’s family for lending him to the DCS.
“It is never easy to say goodbye, but you must go. It has been a privilege and pleasure to work with you. We wish you prosperity in the new chapter of your life,” said Magagula.
Mzwamakhaya Dlepu, the area coordinator of corporate services, highlighted that Zulu shares a birthday with the late former President Nelson Mandela, and drew similarities of his character to that of the late statesman.
“The two leaders do not only share the birthday, but they also have similar characteristics of intellectual, discipline, listening skills and extraordinary leadership skills,” said Dlepu.
The area commissioner of Bethal Management Area, Abel Mashaba, hailed Zulu for his enormous dedication and efforts that he made to ensure that Bethal Management Area thrives on its objectives of advancing the lives of both officials and offenders.
“We are highly respected because of his initiatives. Today, we have a bakery. We have an electrical section that is rated among the best in the country. Our officials and offenders will benefit because they have skill development training in catering, electricity and welding,” said Mashaba.
Mashaba mentioned that through Zulu’s efforts, the management area has signed memorandums of understanding with numerous stakeholders, including higher education institutions to ensure that the department acquires skill development programmes that enable offenders to obtain accredited qualifications when released from the correctional centres.
In response, Zulu encouraged the audience to keep their relations intact with God and emphasised the importance of sharing unconditional and fraternal love among the officials.
“The secret of everything, including, diligence and sacrifices, comes from God. I do not want to take credit or glory because I owe it to Him. All ideas come from him as I always pray for wisdom and guidance from him,” concluded Zulu.
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