
Flight Lieutenant Brighton Mheta, a member of the Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ), appears to have passed away recently, as indicated by a memorial post on X (formerly Twitter) dated September 1, 2025. The post, shared by userĀ @JMangoya(Judd Mangoya), includes a video clip showing a skydiving or parachute jump with the Zimbabwean flag attached to the parachute, set against a clear sky and what looks like an airbase or military facility in the background. The caption reads: “Rest in Power Flight lieutenant Brighton Mheta“. The post has garnered significant engagement, with over 78,000 views, 151 likes, and 16 replies as of September 2, 2025, suggesting it is part of a broader online tribute or mourning process.