A Sombre Farewell for the Mujuru Family
By: Thabisani Dube (New Ziana) | Date: Apr 9, 2026 | Location: Tynward North
A heavy silence hung over the Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) Pinnacle Church on Wednesday evening, broken only by soft hymns and quiet sobs, as residents gathered to console Ronald Mujuru who lost his wife and five children in a horrific accident last week.
At the centre of it all, Mujuru—surrounded by relatives, neighbours, and strangers—sat with his head bowed in silent supplication in grief. The fatal accident occurred last Thursday along the Harare-Masvingo Road near Mvuma, claiming the lives of all six occupants in his family's vehicle.
Builders Express extends its deepest, most heartfelt condolences to Ronald Mujuru and the entire Tynwald North community during this period of unimaginable grief. We stand in solidarity with the residents and inter-denominational churches as they gather to mourn the heartbreaking loss of Mr. Mujuru’s wife and five children. In times of such profound tragedy, our hearts go out to the bereaved, and we join the nation in offering our support and prayers to a family and a neighborhood forever changed by this tragic accident.
A Community Mourns
The fatal accident occurred last Thursday along the Harare-Masvingo Road near Mvuma, when the family’s Toyota Corolla collided head-on with a Mercedes-Benz truck. They were travelling to a church conference in Zvishavane during the Easter holidays.
Lives Lost in the Tragedy
The accident resulted in the instant death of all six occupants: Lilian Maranda Mujuru (40) and her children Nokutenda (15), Makanaka (13), Ronald Junior (11), Rufaro Shalom (7), and Kayden (3).
The sad moment brought together churches that seldom share the same pulpit as they stood side by side—among them Baptist, Salvation Army, Roman Catholic, United Methodist, Anglican, and Zimbabwe Assemblies of God Africa (ZAOGA)—turning the gathering into a powerful expression of collective mourning and compassion.
Words of Comfort from Church Leaders
Elder Paxon Mukwenya (AFM Master of Ceremonies): "Some may ask why this happened, but it is all through Christ. In heaven there are no church names; we are all children of God."
Bishop Weston Nyamwanza (Light of Christ International Ministry): Urged the congregation to trust in God’s plan, quoting the book of Job: "The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord."
Pastor Philip Musademba (Seventh-day Adventist) & Pastor Maxwell Chikomo (AFM): Encouraged mourners not to lose hope, reflecting on the seasons of life, and reminding the gathering that grief and healing often walk together.
For the Mujuru family, the pain remains overwhelming. Yet amidst the shock, they expressed deep gratitude for the support that has enveloped them.
Mujuru’s Brother
"I thought it was not true. I was with my brother but failed to tell him until our father confirmed. Residents organised the funeral – they made our burden lighter and even prepared this service."
Mujuru’s Mother
Travelling from Chitungwiza, she expressed both sorrow and gratitude: "When I first heard the news, I thought it was false. But when I arrived, everything was in place. People continue to console us. I have learnt that my son and daughter-in-law were good neighbours."
Outside the church, the sense of loss extended beyond the immediate family. Neighbours, friends, and local leaders described a community shaken to its core, yet bound strongly together.
Community Voices
Monica Chamatowa (Neighbour): "We have lost, but God knows everything."
Tawanda Dube (Community Leader): "The coming together of different churches and residents today shows that this is a community that cares. We are hurting, but we share this pain."
Rumbidzai Ncube (Youth Representative): Described how the youth helped organise the service: "This loss affects the entire community, not just one family."
A Symbol of Unity
As hymns and prayers continued, the church became more than a place of mourning – it morphed into a symbol of unity. In a moment of deep sorrow, denominational boundaries faded, replaced by a shared commitment to stand with one another.
The tragedy has left Tynward North grieving, but it has also revealed something deeper: a community bound not only by proximity but by compassion and love. In their darkest hour, the Mujuru family was not alone.
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