Names of Seke Road Accident Victims Released: Young Father and Toddler Among 17 Dead
The full horror of the Seke Road accident has come to light after police confirmed the names of the 17 people who lost their lives in the tragedy. The deadly accident, which happened on 22 July 2025, involved a kombi and a haulage truck and has since been declared a national disaster.
Among those who died are a young father, 29-year-old Rainford Jere, and his 3-year-old daughter Shantel. They were both from St Mary’s in Chitungwiza. Another family was also hit hard, Letwin Hwingwiri (52) and Talent Hwingwiri (18), from St John’s Bhora in Murehwa, also lost their lives.
Names of Seke Road Accident Victims Released
These are the names of the 17 victims who were identified by their next of kin, as listed by the Zimbabwe Republic Police:
- Tatenda SILIA (25), a male adult of Rockview West, Zengeza 5 Extension, Chitungwiza (kombi driver),
- Wishby NGANIMA (19), a male adult of Nyatsime, Chitungwiza,
- Letwin HWINGWIRI (52), a female adult of St John’s Bhora, Murehwa,
- Frederick JUMO (39), a male adult of Stoneridge, Harare,
- Shantel JERE (03), a female infant of St Mary’s, Chitungwiza,
- Rainford JERE (29), a male adult of St Mary’s, Chitungwiza,
- Prodigas MUGERE (37), a male adult of St Mary’s, Chitungwiza,
- Tatenda DHOKWANI (25), a male adult of Damafalls, Ruwa,
- Samantha TADERERA (27), a female adult of Zimre Park, Harare,
- Sheilla NEMASANGO (58), a female adult of Nyatsime, Chitungwiza,
- Samantha NYANGANI (32), a female adult of Unit P, Seke, Chitungwiza,
- Emma MATARE (32), a female adult of Stoneridge, Harare,
- Joshua GUTSA (07), a male juvenile of Stoneridge, Harare,
- Perpetua KURWA (35), a female adult of Stoneridge, Harare,
- Anyway MAGUDURU (26), a male adult of Manyame Park, Chitungwiza,
- Talent HWINGWIRI (18), a male adult of St John’s Bhora, Mrehwa,
- Mary NYAMBIRI (63), a female adult of St Mary’s, Chitungwiza.
Also read: President Mnangagwa Declares Seke Road Accident a National Disaster
ZRP Launches Investigation into Seke Road Accident
The Zimbabwe Republic Police said their thoughts are with all the families affected. They have promised a thorough investigation into what went wrong.
They also reminded all drivers to be extremely careful on the roads. According to police, accidents like this one can often be avoided if vehicles are regularly serviced and mechanical issues are dealt with early.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police expresses condolences to the bereaved families. Meanwhile, the Police is conducting comprehensive investigations to determine the causes of the accident. Motorists are urged to be safety-conscious while driving on the country’s roads. Above all, vehicles should be regularly serviced and checked to address mechanical issues for road safety,” Commissioner Paul Nyathi said.
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