Pastor dies after fasting for 30 days without food or water in Zimbabwe

The pastor from Zimuto communal area was
found in the bushes, his lifeless body on the
ground

A 73-yr-old prophet identified as Reinfirst
Manyuka has died after allegedly going for 30
days without food or water, fasting in the
mountains.
According to the police in Zimbabwe, the pastor
from Zimuto communal area was found in the
bushes, his lifeless body on the ground, thirty
days after he left his home to fast and pray
alone.
According to the Masvingo provincial police
spokesperson an assistant Inspector, Nkululeko
Nduna, the deceased had left home on June 15
for his prayers and was found lying dead on July
although he said the exact day of death is not
known.
“We have received such incidents before but we
cannot stop members of the public from fasting
since it is religiously based.
“However, investigations into the man’s death
are still in progress,” Nduna said.
Manyuka’s body was taken to Masvingo
Provincial hospital for a post mortem.