2021年7月7日、ナミビア共和国の伝統的君主の一人、ファアルフラス首長ジョエル・ステファヌス(Kaptein Joel Stephanus)が薨去したようです。
新型コロナウイルス感染症【COVID-19】と報道されています。
77歳とされているので、1943年か1945年の生まれでしょう。
ナミビア共和国大統領ハーゲ・ガインゴブ博士閣下(His Excellency Dr. Hage G. Geingob)と与党「南西アフリカ人民機構(SWAPO)」が弔意を表明しています。
The passing of Chief Joel Stephanus (Tjikurire) of the Vaalgras Traditional Authority is not only saddening for the community, which he has served with passion and commitment, but also for the Namibian nation at large. We have lost a Comrade who worked hard for the public good. pic.twitter.com/FhzXArn3lt
— Dr Hage G. Geingob (@hagegeingob) July 8, 2021
I wish to extend my condolences to his wife, Martha Stephanus, the children, the family and the entire Vaalgras community. Let us accept God’s wish during this hour of grief and may we find solace in his word.
May the Soul of Comrade Stephanus rest In eternal peace pic.twitter.com/cbcHqsyoAj— Dr Hage G. Geingob (@hagegeingob) July 8, 2021
(英語)Chief Joel Stephanus of the Vaalgras clan dies | | NBC
(英語)Chief Joel Stephanus buried at his rural village Vaalgras in //Kharas | | NBC
(英語)SWAPO hailed Chief Joel Stephanus as a selfless leader | | NBC
(英語)NEWS UPDATE: Chief Joel Stephanus dies of Covid-19 complications – The Namibian
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation:
Chief Joel Stephanus of the Vaalgras clan dies- NBC – YouTube
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation:
Chief Joel Stephanus buried at his rural village Vaalgras in //Kharas – NBC – YouTube
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation:
SWAPO hailed Chief Joel Stephanus as a selfless leader- NBC – YouTube