Simon Zukas: A romantic story with political touch
Simon and Zukas pictured three years ago. Simon and Cynthia when they just got married. SIMON Zukas, who has died aged 96, was a well-known figure with an enduring presence on the Zambian political scene, and is also recognised as a freedom fighter who fought for its independence from the British. His last political stunt was a meeting with President Hakainde Hichilema two weeks ago at State House, probably to congratulate the new President on his election in August. About three years ago, Simon and his wife, Cynthia, gave an interview to the Daily Mail’s JACK ZIMBA in which they talked about their political lives and their love story. “YOU two are still together!” is a remark that Cynthia and Simon Zukas hear so often when they venture into the public together. Not typically unusual for the couple that will be celebrating 65 years together on January 30. Cynthia and Simon met in London in the early 1950s. They were both politically radicle, strongly ...