REMEMBERING THE VICTIMS OF THE 1 AUGUST 2018
EXTRA-JUDICIAL KILLINGS ON THE
HARARE STREETS
This report is dedicated to the memory of those who died as a result of excessive and
disproportionate force used against unarmed civilians. Our thoughts and prayers
are with their families and loved ones.
Sylvia Matambo-Maphosa
52-year-old Sylvia worked for ZINWA. She was married to
Robert Maphosa and is survived by three
children and one grandchild
Brian Zhuwawo
He was from Epworth. He was a street vendor selling cell phone
chargers, phone pouches, airtime and slam car accessing for a
living. The streets of Harare were his workplace.
He was shot in the back.
Challenge Tauro
The 20-year-old worked at the Gulf Complex in Harare’s central
business district. He is survived by his wife.
Gavin Charles Dean
48-year-old Gavin is survived by his 13-year old daughter.
Ishmael Kumire
He was 41 years old. A fruit vendor, he was the family’s sole
breadwinner. He is survived by his wife Suspicious
Ziyamba and four children.
Jealous Chakandira
Jealous was a commuter omnibus driver who was shot in the
chest while walking at the corner of Nelson Mandela
Avenue and Julius Nyerere Way.
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