11 Facts About Susan Tsvangirai

Susan Tsvangirai has been described as being a mother figure for the country, providing strength behind the scenes.

Susan Tsvangirai was raised in the Gunde area of Buhera District, which is near Dorowa Minerals.

Susan Tsvangirai was visiting her uncle at the time of their meeting.

Susan Tsvangirai became one of the most popular figures within the MDC-T.

Susan Tsvangirai remained by her husband as he faced treason charges and police beatings in his opposition to President Robert Mugabe.

Susan Tsvangirai made a point of visiting MDC members who were jailed while the party was in opposition.

In March 2009, following her husband's success in forging a unity government, Susan Tsvangirai told a BBC affiliate that the past decade had been an "endurance test" for her, her husband and his MDC colleagues:.

Susan Tsvangirai was a pillar of strength to her husband.

Susan Tsvangirai was killed in a collision on the Harare-Masvingo Road on 6 March 2009, approximately 45 miles south of the capital, Harare.

Susan Tsvangirai's death came at a challenging time for the fledgling power-sharing government, just two days after Morgan delivered his maiden speech to parliament.

So, when I hear that Susan Tsvangirai was in an accident, it gives me pause.