Crash Summary (July 23, 2026):
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Location: Harare-Bulawayo highway, near Lochard (about 50km from Bulawayo).
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Time: Around 8:00 PM.
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Vehicles involved: A black Ford Raptor (leading), a white Ford Ranger (following), and an oncoming bus.
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What happened:
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The leading Raptor hit a cow on the road and was disabled.
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An oncoming bus then side-swiped the disabled Raptor, causing it to flip violently.
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The white Ranger behind could not stop in time and crashed into the Raptor.
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Fatalities (4 people in the Raptor):
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Col. Kenneth Mhlophe (Club Chairman)
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Supt. Fiso Siziba (Vice-Chairman)
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Nkani Khoza (Treasurer, believed to be the driver)
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An unidentified female passenger (ejected and run over by another car)
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Survivor: Melusi Khumalo, driver of the white Ranger (injured but survived).
Background Context:
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The executives were returning to Bulawayo after the team lost a match 1–0 to ZPC Kariba on June 19, 2024.
Wicknell Chivayo’s Vehicle Donation (February 2026):
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He donated 5 luxury vehicles to specific Highlanders FC leaders:
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Luke Mnkandla (Chairman) – Toyota Fortuner
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Denzel Mnkandla (CEO) – Toyota Fortuner
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Benjani Mwaruwari (Head Coach) – Ford Everest
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Jabulani Nkomo (Club Curator) – vehicle type not specified
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Madinda Ndlovu (Legend & Legends Chairman) – Toyota Fortuner
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