For me Henri emboddied the recollections of Shaka Zulu. I can imagine that through his play, he could revive the unity of south africans and so causing a threat to many white (former british colonistst or dutch) men.
I don't know how it's possible to die of a chest infection in 2007. What I do know is that I feel sad still, after nearly two years that we miss him.
Jenny, my thoughts are with you and your children.