Paul Nyathi|The family of the late MDC founding President Morgan Tsvangirai has assured his former Vice President Thokozani Khupe that her security will be guaranteed after she was invites to attend the late opposition icon’s memorial next month.

Khupe who split from the party after a gruesome leadership row with Nelson Chamisa, now leads a splinter MDC-T.

Khupe, was attacked by some unruly MDC youth members at Tsvangirai’s funeral along with other party leaders seen as opposed to Nelson Chamisa succession bid.

MDC-T spokesperson Linda Masarira confirmed to media that the party was invited to attend the service.

“Yes, we received the invitation and we debated about it,” she said.

“There were people with reservations about attending considering the violence that took place during the funeral. We have accepted the invitation and we are still trying to find out how tight the security is since the family promised us that there will be tight security.

“Considering how violent people from MDC can be, we are waiting to hear about the security issue which is critically important.”

The rowdy youth attempted to torch a hut in which Khupe and party secretary-general Douglas Mwonzora sought refuge at Tsvangirai’s burial.

The memorial will be held at the Tsvangirai home on February 14, the day Tsvangirai died.