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Wonderful farewell for beloved commander

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QONCE – The staff of Provincial Performance Management Section gathered at Inkwenkwezi Game Resort today to celebrate the good years they have shared with their commander, Colonel Edgracia Thobeka Lupindo. Speaking at the event, her colleague, Lieutenant Colonel Kwanele Mqiki described Colonel Lupindo as an approachable, disciplined and a dedicated commander. He thanked her for the guidance and mentorship she displayed to the unit and that they will miss her strategic thinking and decision making skills. “Say goodbye to tension and hello to pension”, concluded Mqiki.

The Provincial HRM head, Brigadier Frans De Klerk described Colonel Lupindo as a quiet individual with a strong character who if she has to take you on, she will take you on. He described her a leader who lead from the front. “For us we wish you well, may God continue to be with you”, said Brig. De Klerk

In her reply, Colonel Lupindo told the gathering that as days were getting numbered, she became anxious and used to contact her friend Lt. Col. Mase for comfort and assurance. “I’m humbled and honoured by your presence here today”, she said. She said she enjoyed her work very much, more especially with her team. She advised those who still have a mileage going forward to be committed and excel in what they do and serve with integrity. She told gathering that her journey has not been plain sailing and that whatever she did, she did not do it alone, and God has always been on her side. Among the gifts her team was a bicycle to keep her during her retirement after solid 39 years of selfless service.

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