Monday, July 13, 2026 (afternoon): Augustine Rashirai, a prepaid parking marshal for Masvingo City Council, was fatally struck by a vehicle (reported as a Toyota Hilux single cab) while on duty in the city’s central business district. He died at the scene.
July 13–15, 2026: News of his death spread locally. Mourning began among colleagues, family, and the community. He was known locally as “Oga.
Thursday, July 16, 2026: A convoy of mourners escorted his body through the streets of Masvingo CBD in a large send-off. The body was then taken toward his rural home for burial the next day near Bondolfi (Bondolfi Mission/College area).
Friday, July 17, 2026 (morning/afternoon): Burial took place near Bondolfi Mission. Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa attended the funeral. Local media outlet The Mirror Masvingo reported on the event in real time.
