Ovitoto Chief Vipuira Kapuuo, says the burial of the late Ovaherero Paramount Chief Vekuii Rukoro slated for Sunday, should not become a super-spreader of COVID-19 and a breeding ground for more infections. Kapuuo, who is acting Ovaherero Paramount Chief, appealed for calm ahead of Rukoro's burial, which many Namibians are seemingly planning to attend. A convoy of 2 000 cars is being organised to accompany the remains of the chief, according to messages circulating on social media. Such plans, he warned, would only cause more havoc than good to the country's efforts to curb the spread of the deadly virus and its adverse impacts. Before his death on 18 June to COVID-19, Rukoro implored his people to adhere to the safety protocols and avoid gatherings such as funerals and weddings. Preliminary information indicates that memorial services are earmarked for Windhoek on 16 July and Okahandja the following day. Rukoro's remains will also be taken to his native village of Omutukururu in the Otjozondjupa Region's Coblenz area before returning to Okahandja. On Sunday, Rukoro's remains will be interred at the heroes' shrine in Okahandja.