Social Media Reacts to Tragic Drowning of Two Women During Mermaid Ritual in Bindura.
By A Correspondent | ZimEye | Bindura, Zimbabwe –
A Tragic Dive into the Spirit World: Bindura Mermaid Ritual Claims Two Lives
What was meant to be a spiritual cleansing and a gateway to fortune turned into a haunting tragedy in Bindura’s Nyaure River this week, when two women drowned during a suspected manjuzu (mermaid spirit) ritual led by a self-styled prophet. The shocking incident has not only left a rural community in mourning, but also stirred a national conversation about the dangers of spiritual desperation, the rise of self-proclaimed prophets, and the controversial pursuit of wealth through marine rituals. As the river continues to flow, so do the questions—and the anger—across Zimbabwe.
🔴 “Now they will know there is a God who deals with sinners,” wrote Matthew King, igniting a storm of online reactions.
Sibongile Marapis quickly fired back, questioning the logic: “Saka unoti ana njuzu havaziye Mwari here kana munhu akafira mu church wani?” (Are you saying mermaids don’t know God, yet someone can still die in church?)
💬 Many commenters expressed sadness:
But it wasn’t long before satire and spiritual reflections took centre stage.
🔴 Lesley NaOluhle Kwiti Sibanda humorously turned the tragedy into a caution:
“The 3 most difficult things you can’t do in this life:
📌 Another comment by Happison Hungwe Chikova referenced the bizarre offering said to have been made to the mermaid spirits:
Source: Zimeye
