Zimbabwe News Update
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The national arts council of zimbabwe (nacz), zimbabwe national traditional dancers association (zntda), and delta beverages have confirmed with deep sorrow a tragic road accident that claimed the lives of three members of the sekusile sitshikitsha dance group on 20 july 2025. The deceased have been identified as ms. S. Mpofu, ms. I.T. Mike, and mr. L. Mazara. Several other group members sustained varying degrees of injuries and are currently receiving medical attention outside of hospital care. In a joint statement, nacz, zntda, and delta beverages expressed their deepest condolences to the bereaved families and to the sekusile sitshikitsha dance group. “the loss of ms. Mpofu, ms. Mike, and mr. Mazara has left an irreplaceable void in our artistic community,” read the statement.
“we stand in solidarity with the injured and the entire sekusile sitshikitsha group during this incredibly difficult time.” see alsosouth korea’s international breakdancing icons jinjo crew thrill in zimbabwe south korea’s international breakdancing icons jinjo crew thrill in zimbabwe the tripartite partners of the chibuku neshamwari festival also pledged to provide support to the grieving families and affected group members as they navigate the aftermath of the tragedy. The chibuku neshamwari festival, a longstanding platform celebrating zimbabwe’s diverse traditional dance heritage, was brought to a somber close this year, with tributes pouring in from across the country in honour of the fallen artists. Funeral and memorial arrangements will be communicated in due course.
