^ Young Talent Departs. Sam Mtukudzi's body is brought to a funeral Parlour in Harare this morning, 15th March 2010.

^ Friend and Colleague. Owen Chimhare's body is brought to a funeral Parlour in Harare this morning, 15th March 2010.

^ Grief Stricken. Sam Mataure, Oliver Mtukudzi's manager, (back to camera) briefs family members at the funeral parlour. In the picture are Zexie Manatsa (in striped golf shirt), Tendai Manatsa (with dreadlocks) and Selmor Mtukudzi (with dreadlocks), Sam's sister.

^ Accident Scene. A passer by examines the spot where Sam's pickup truck smashed through the railings, just outside Kuwadzana extension.

- Pictures: Shepherd Mutamba

Comments

Add New Search

Write comment

Name: Email:  do not notifynotify Website: Title:     Please input the anti-spam code that you can read in the image.

Solomon Maredza  - Its so sad   |2010-03-15 11:03:18 its so sad,Sam we will miss u forever. Reply 0   0

wadzie  - No need for graphic images   |2010-03-15 11:04:32 The first 3 pictures should be taken off the site- it is absolutely uncalled for! Please accord some dignity to the families who are going through such a horrible time, I must say this is very offending and you have just taken photo-journalism to a very low level!! Reply 21   6

JOSEPH SUOPELO  - self   |2010-03-15 11:27:09 you are right wadzie,there is no need for the graphics Reply 5   2

Anonymous  - those photos should be taken off   |2010-03-15 11:30:46 l agree with u.those fotos shld be taken off.have you thot of the parents n family members n wat they r goin thru.how is this goin to help them.wat if it wer your own son.wld u lyk sme1 to publish his death fotos b4 u even got a chance to c him. Reply 6   3

nant  - I disagree   |2010-03-16 11:53:58 coz i dont think family has the time to look at photos right now. Its for us who are fara away in order to connect and share their grief Reply 0   1

anonymus   |2010-03-15 12:14:09 i agree with you all, there is really no need fo the pictures. what happened to respecting the dead? when michael jackson passed on did any of you see his lifeless body. respect the two boys and more importanly respect their families. its sad enough that he is gone without having to rub it in like that. Reply 3   2

anonny   |2010-03-15 13:04:42 i agree w u ,they should remove them,,coz thts not nyc ,,nwei its so so sad hey,,we wil miss u sam,,,mwari vatanha ruva ravo,,, Reply 3   2

Thuli   |2010-03-15 13:14:37 i agree also esp with those metal coffins pliz abeg take them off with all due respect Reply 3   2

anonymous   |2010-03-16 10:11:54 i am also feeling the pain but what do pictures have to do with anything???? we al know in Zim if u die in an accident the police will put u in that metal coffin nomatter what,its only when one dies in hospital that relatives choose how to transport the deceased.it is not meant to disrespect anyone but ndo equipment yacho iripo.ngatizivei zvekuchema vafi kwete kuti swembetete ne zvinhu zbisina kana nebasa rese!!!ndonyaya yatinonetsera ma zimbo.kufunga flambi nepasiripo,wud it make then cum bek if it had been gold caskets?????/ Reply 3   0

gold blend   |2010-05-07 08:37:42 jus cnt stop wondering if u hapn to hv flngs at all nt to mention the heart itself.....................u actly hv e guts to say that //???????????????? get your life bek son pliz Reply 0   0

Anonymous   |2010-03-15 11:09:02 wadzie dnt b a drama queen! Reply 2   1

elta   |2010-03-15 12:47:32 I dont see anything wrong with these pictures. Its reality and I accept that as his fan. Remember we do the body viewing b4 the deceased is buried. Its not all of us who will be at his funeral. Many thanx to the camera men. My heart is bleeding for Sam I felt betta wen I saw the photos honestly. Reply 7   1

Tawaz   |2010-03-15 11:17:30 We will miss u man! May your soul rest in peace! Reply 0   0

Elta   |2010-03-15 11:23:17 NdiBaba vaita kuda kwavo.. Reply 0   0

faith nyikadzino  - graphic images   |2010-03-15 11:29:54 i agree with Wadzie, we dont need the whole of the world seeing those first two pictures, wats their significance anyway? they surely need to be removed of the sight really Reply 2   3

Katherine  - Remove these photos   |2010-03-15 11:52:52 I agree the first three photos should be removed. Let's have some respect for the grieving families. Kaherine Reply 2   2

felistas   |2010-03-15 11:56:26 so touching Reply 0   1

Fidelity   |2010-03-15 11:59:28 Don't see anything wrong with the pictures. The photographer shows respect by not overtly showing the deceased at the same time depicting events at the scene....Nothing wrong with that Reply 5   0

Anonymous   |2010-03-15 12:06:48 those pictures are a reality we are facing.we shld nt be kept in the dark abt what happened he was a son,frend and brother to all of us. Reply 3   0

Beatrice Mhango  - in great pain   |2010-03-15 12:04:06 shame. rest in peace Sam and Owen. Thank you sam for the work you did Reply 0   0

jim  - MR   |2010-03-15 12:12:36 sadly missed a hero in your own way Reply 1   0

van der  - van der   |2010-03-15 13:59:25 And it seems to me you lived your life Like a candle in the wind Never knowing who to cling to When the rain set in And I would have liked to have known you But I was just a kid Your candle burned out long before Your legend ever did elton john Like The Loss Of Sunlight On A Cloudy Afternoon Gone Too Soon micheal jackson Reply 2   0

Nyasha  - Wrong   |2010-03-15 14:22:20 people, journalism is not about being conservative. People need to know the truth. Iti is only with using pictures that one can truly depict and grip what has actually happened. Journalism is not about making light of issues of what has occured and as harsh as it is you all need to accept that. Do not remove those pictures. They are a wake-up call to all those that still think they are 'untouched' and 'safe' from all harm. The world does not revolve around you and we need to accept that fact. As big of a fan as I am, and my condolences to the Mtukudzi family, I think I am right in saying that we all needed the truth. Even if it was in pictures. Reply 9   2

francis mandiwanzira  - pictures off pliz   |2010-03-15 16:32:23 who ever aaisa ma pictures pliz take them off this is not e picture sho we should now the type of pictures to put plizvaenda sammalo Reply 0   3

francis mandiwanzira  - ok fine   |2010-03-15 16:38:01 well to mi really this pictures a helpfull coz i wasnt around that place when it happened. but now i have any idea. this is just awake up call to some off us. SEEK HIM FIRST THE KINGDOM OF GOD. Reply 4   1

LAYANI KHOSA  - Go well Sam   |2010-03-15 17:00:11 i can't believe that my little brother SAMSON is gone. the cruel hand of death has punched our poor souls again. May your soul REST IN PEACE little brother. Reply 0   0

Michael Edwards  - SAM MTUKUDZI PICTURES   |2010-03-15 17:43:05 How can a level headed person put such pictures so early in public domain? This shows he is a heartless evil idiot to put pictures of a coffin when people are still fresh from the terribly unfortunate death of their loved one. Its a tabboo to take pictures and make fun of such a tragical event. Remove those pictures and leave the bridge, kwana shamwari and be sensible. You are so low level and you act like you are not mentally well. l think you are happy these two lovely people died, take your pictures of you buffon. This will come to haunt you l swear!!!! Reply 1   5

Shingi Mhepho  - Michael, your language was unecessary   |2010-03-23 20:18:36 Hmmm...Michael, cursing a person for doing their job in such an unecessary fashion was uncalled for, and actually brings your own temperament into question. There is no "set time" to convey the reality of death, and I am almost certain that close relatives are far too shocked and overwhelmed truly grieving the deaths of these young men, than to have time searching the internet to see whether the ZRP Mortuary coffins are displayed on the internet! A lot of us are unable to pay our respects, and these pictures create a perspective as fans who want to celebrate his life by honestly acknowledging his death. As for your references to taboo and hauntings whilst cursing other people, perhaps you should leave your rudeness to that; but when it comes to suggesting that the publisher is "mentally unwell", "is an idiot" or a "bufoon", please moderate your language! The only thing you need to be swearing... Reply 0   0

Anonymous   |2010-03-15 17:33:57 ppl stop stressin its not like u can see their faces. Mr camera man if u got more please put them like some1 said before we're not there to share the loss. thats a part of LIFE, it cant and shldnt be sugar quoted Reply 3   0

gimmo   |2010-03-17 14:44:27 i mean people ndo news dzacho ka!! everyone is hurt, but we need to see whats happening. RIP Sam and Owen Reply 0   0

festo misinjo   |2010-03-15 18:40:02 why wasnt he playing the song Raki,maybe angadai ararama Reply 0   6

fa  - usanyeperwe   |2010-03-16 06:58:01 hakuna chinonzi raki sahwira Reply 0   1

Anonymous  - Insensitve   |2010-03-17 04:46:20 Festo, you have a vivid sense of humour. Your comments are inappropriate and not funny at all. Please show some decency and respect for those grieving. Zvanyanyoita sei? What is your grievance? Reply 1   0

Mandy  - haters   |2010-03-17 05:15:12 yeah i agri w u???????Nyaya yako ndeyeyi iwewe?????? Reply 0   0

gimmo   |2010-03-17 14:39:21 festo u gt serious personal disorders get help b4 it destroys you Reply 0   0

Anonymous  - you are such an idiot!!!!!!!!!!!!!   |2010-03-18 06:42:35 festo i can see that u have never experienced such a loss in your life,if u then maybe your pathetic mind would understand the magnitude of this tragedy and u wouldn't share such a cruel joke.To the Mtukudzi family my deepest condolences and may our dear Lord comfort you during this painful time in your life. Reply 1   0

Virginia Mkwesha   |2010-03-15 19:20:51 Vanhu mapindwa neiko chokadi munoshaya rukudzo nematyira. Nyarai mhani kushaya hunhu kwekuratidza mifananidzo yakadai. Reply 3   3

P,J,   |2010-03-16 01:00:11 Those pictures are only bad on "Invasion of Privacy" but the family would have to enforce it and only them...and I still find them irrelevant, for those who say they are for "grieving" and being part of the funeral or whatever, that's what memorial service is for, with Pleasant pictures in respect to the dead and the ones left behind, who doesn't know a dead person is taken to the morgue? Ignorance and reality and different people...peace...RIP SAM Reply 0   0

tonderai   |2010-03-16 03:53:12 i dont c anything wrong with the pictures pple lets accept the truth zvaitika zvaitika and pple shld kno becouse hiding does not change anything,nway may his soul rest rugare Reply 4   0

Farai   |2010-03-16 04:12:39 There is nothing wrong with them pictures. ngatitambirei rufu urwu sezvarwuri. May his soul rest in eternal peace. Reply 1   0

Farai   |2010-03-16 04:16:22 wat privacy is there to hide? had they showed pictures of mutilated bodies at least. here we are only seeing coffins, policemen etc etc. May Sam's soul in peace. Reply 1   0

Mandy  - How cld you be so heartless   |2010-03-16 04:39:51 @ Festo,v u eva lost sm1 realy close in your lyf or v u eva came across death in your family?Revise yo words n f i wre u i wld sho my 'idiotic so-called sense of humour' in public.Stop mekin fun off thngs tht r nt funny.F u aint got nthn 2 say pliz dnt cz m sure pple respect u mo wen they dnt no hw u thnk than nw tht u v shown yo max-stupidity. Reply 0   0

ropafadzo m  - Pictures tell it all   |2010-03-16 04:53:51 The pictures that accompanied the story on SAM were great. That was journalism at its best...capturing the event promptly. The pictures merely wanted to show that death is final...to see is to believe. I am so hurt abut his death and seeing his death put my mind to rest. It is final. lets not argue over silly matters and concentrate on praying for his father and mother. can you imagine the pain they are undergoing? Lets remember and celebrate Sam Mtukudzi's life that was plucked prematurely... Reply 0   0

Tari  - Good journalism   |2010-03-16 05:17:53 There is nothing wrong with these pics. This is what i call good journalism.my sincere condolences to Oliver and Daisy. RIP Sam. Reply 3   0

fa  - nothing wrong indeed   |2010-03-16 06:59:27 nothing wrong wt these pics. Reply 1   0

Thembie  - deepest sorrow   |2010-03-16 05:38:33 I would like to express my deepest condolences to both the families of Owen and Sam. It's is so sad to lose a loved one worse still so unexpectedly and tragically. My their souls rest in eternal peace. Reply 0   0

chengetai  - mamutora   |2010-03-16 05:40:04 Jobho akachemawo paya arwadziwa zvikanzi zvauya sei Mwari munditaurire saka ndati SEIKO Ndinoti seiko Nhai Mwari Seiko Kwandiri seiko Reply 0   0

Anonymous   |2010-03-16 06:23:44 whether you are acelebrity or not, there is need to practise caution on the roads.ashton Reply 0   0

simba   |2010-03-16 06:53:46 We are with u Samanyanga as we mourn.Thanks for having groomed him.I hope it was God's will. Reply 0   0

June  - SAD   |2010-03-16 08:58:36 Short changed, so young, such talent... I feel as if i knew you. Reply 0   0

June  - ROADS   |2010-03-16 09:02:48 Caution? That road has so many potholes that the only caution you can exercise is to not drive on it at all, but he drove on it cause that was the only way home. Reply 0   0

Precious  - Condolences   |2010-03-16 09:18:08 It's so touching, at such a tender age. May his soul rest in peace. Reply 0   0

Sherley Motsi  - Rest In Peace   |2010-03-16 09:21:14 Rest in peace kuda kwaMwari muridzi weruva atanha will miss you. Reply 0   0

Linda Daka  - Condolences   |2010-03-16 09:21:56 It's still unbelievable but zvisinei Mwari vaita kuda kwavo. May Sam's soul rest in eternal peace, we will greatly miss him. Reply 0   0

sherry   |2010-03-16 10:28:17 please nyaya yemapictures haana basa kana manyara nawo then go and donate to the government. musashandise pfungwa padzisiri kudiwa mahwa here nhai vanhu ino haisi mhiri kwamakungwa manzwa here. so don't compare ne zimbabwe. vanomuka here mukataura kudaro. itai mushe vanhu pamapictures. dai vasiya zvonzi zvaitirwei kusavharwa. itaimushe vanhu Reply 0   0

henry  - pictures   |2010-03-16 10:57:55 i dont see anything wrong with the pictures , i actually tried zooming in to see if i culd see the body but the photographer made sure he didnt get that part.so i was a bit dissapointed wanted to see more.truth doesnt hurt.rest in peace .,... Reply 2   0

andy  - gone too sooon   |2010-03-17 05:14:00 Gone too soon guys ,R I P Reply 0   0

jane dhlamini  - sam tuku gone too soon   |2010-03-17 04:34:57 i jus learnt that life is too short so we should enjoy it the fullest.we never knw wen it wil be taken from us.RIP SAM Reply 0   0

empress   |2010-03-16 11:15:57 This is such a tragedy and all of us are shocked. I am glad that zimbojam covered up the bodies. These pics as they were yesterday, i felt, were totally disrespectful considering that the parents hadn't even seen the bodies. Sam and Owen, rest in peace! We will celebrate your lives as we move forward! Reply 0   0

mary  - REST IN PEACE   |2010-03-16 11:42:55 God give God takes. nyararai zvenyu Samanyanga inga ndimi mhuka huru wani. May his soul rest in peace. Reply 1   0

Hombarume  - Mr   |2010-03-16 19:28:36 Rest in peace you two guys Sam and Owen, as legends your life will forever be celebrated. Fambayi zvakanaka. Reply 1   0

Carol   |2010-03-17 05:54:07 Fetso u shud knw when to say your jokes and wn to put a full stop to it. Your comment is uncalled for. We are mourning and ther u go wt ur pathetic joke. Shame on you for being unabl to know when to say smethngs and wen not to. To Sam RIP. We will miss you. You had such great talent and we were so looking forwar to supporting you in ur music career. Tuku and family I am sorry you hev lost ur pearl, ur only swt boy. I am sure you wer so looking forward to him taking over your legacy but he was sadly taken. I feel ur pain Tuku i really do Reply 0   0

Lil  - RIP Bro !!   |2010-03-17 06:43:29 vamwe vanhu misoro munoishandisei nhai? Reply 0   0

Anon  - Sam   |2010-03-17 08:13:51 My heartfelt condolences to the Mtukudzi family for losing a son, zimbabwe and the rest of the music fratenrity for loosing such great potential talent. and for those who are worring about the pictures u were not supposed to view this coz it say acident photos and ol, Sam was and stil is a celebrity hence the photos.Please spend your time mourning Sam instead of focusing on trivialities. Reply 0   0

Josie  - Rest In Peace   |2010-03-17 08:23:21 Rest in peace dear brother, firo yako hanzvadzi yandirwadza. Reply 0   1

me  - RIP SAM   |2010-03-17 14:53:30 VANHU SHUWA MUNGATUKANA ZVAKADARO NENYAYA YEMA PICTURES SAM HANA KANA WEEK ATISIYA NDIYO NGUVA YEKUMUCHEMA SEMHURI YEZIMBABWE ISSUE YEMAPICTURES CAN BE RAISED LATER. ZVAMURIKUITA APA NDOKUSHAYA RESPECT FOR THE DEAD HOW DO YOU EXPECT HIS SOUL TO REST IN PEACE NEMASHOKO ENYU. NOW ITS TIME TO PRAY FOR HIS SOUL TO REST IN PEACE NEKUNYARADZA MHURI YAKE. REST IN PEACE SAM.... Reply 0   1

fan   |2010-03-18 11:21:47 Hats off to Zim journalism. The pictures bring us all so much closer to the tragedy. That's the utmost respect for Sam and his family. People please, musatsvage nyaya pasina nyaya. Sam has been shown so much respect. Reply 0   0

nathan   |2010-03-18 14:29:29 true, reality, pictures should stay, reality Reply 0   0

shalmor   |2010-03-19 05:47:31 it was sad news to us . May the Lord the amighty be the comforter to both of the families. Its really painfully bt they should know that God is with them he will never forsake them both the Chimhare and Mtukudzi for waht had happened. With you in prayers. Reply 0   1

daisy z  - festo zvariri benzi zve   |2010-03-19 08:04:12 takarwadziwa tese but nyaya yemapics haina basa toda kutozvionawo zvaiitika coz hatikwanisi kuvako..Rest in peace Sam.kunyange anga tisati tambosangana zvinorwadza.uyo festo tinenge tisina kunyatsokwana.. Reply 0   0

Taona Sithole  - it`s sad   |2010-03-20 15:41:03 Couldnt bliev it but only accepted it when i saw the pictures that the the two are no more."maiva sikireiko vana vacho, tarirai mhuri yapera" REST IN PEACE GUYS Reply 0   0

ANNE - GET A REALITY CHECK   |2010-03-20 17:47:57 PEOPLE LETS BE REAL, WE ALL KNOW WE WILL AT ONE TIME DIE.ALL FOLKS WHO ARE COMPLAINING ABOUT THESE TWO PICTURES NEED SOME REALITY CHECK.DO NOT FORGET WHERE YOU COME FROM ZIM , IF YOU DIE OUT OF THE HOSPITAL,REGARDLESS OF WHO YOU ARE YOU WILL BE PUT IN A METAL BOX BY THE POLICE. STOP COMPARING SAM WITH MJ. MJ DIED IN THE STATES WHERE BAGS ARE USED.WHAT DIGNITY ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT? NO FACES WERE SHOWN. WHAT GRAPHIC IMAGES ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT. GET REAL!!!!!!!!!!! RIP SAM AND OWEN GIVE YOUR PARENTS STRENGTH. Reply 0   0

YES THATS RIGHT   |2010-03-20 19:07:58 YOU ARE VERY RIGHT !!!!!.ZIMBOS ,YOU NEED REALTY CHECKS Reply 0   0

alec mwenye  - R.I.P Sam   |2010-03-23 10:45:09 rest in peace sam. we all sadly miss you.those pictures were indicated to be accindent scene pics,just like it's now time for body viewing all those with a nervous dispossesion pliz do not go. those with aproblem with those kind of pics shouldn't have opened them. what did you expect a bunch of ice cream dishes on a table. grow up people. Reply 0   0

3.26 Copyright (C) 2008 Compojoom.com / Copyright (C) 2007 Alain Georgette / Copyright (C) 2006 Frantisek Hliva. All rights reserved."