Social media users have reacted with mixed emotions after businessman Sir Wicknel gifted a car to Ronald Mujuru, whom he said he was consoling following the tragic deaths of Mujuru’s wife and five children.
Many commenters acknowledged that the car is a culturally appropriate expression of sympathy, but argued that Sir Wicknel could have strengthened the gesture by sending a trusted representative named in many posts as Victor to deliver the vehicle in person and also present cash condolences.
Users suggested that a personal visit would have shown greater warmth and solidarity with the grieving family.
Responses were divided.
Some praised the donation, saying the car will provide practical support to the Mujuru family during a difficult period and may ease immediate transportation and logistical burdens.
Others criticised the manner of the gift, claiming it lacked Ubuntu, the community spirit of compassion and mutual support, because, they argued, public ceremonies or intermediated handovers can feel impersonal and imply that “Chema” money (funds collected for the bereaved) is being redirected without proper communal involvement.
In many communities, condolence customs emphasise personal presence, communal grieving, and transparent handling of relief funds.
Gifts delivered personally by a respected intermediary are often seen as an important part of the mourning process.
Cleopatra Chande
My first time reading your paragraph to the end, nothing and no one will bring back the lost lives, but this gesture somehow will aid in Ronald’s healing. People have different perspectives, some already uttering their thoughts, different from yours. At the end of the day that’s what you personally thought was good for our brother. Thank you elder.
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Gotwe Ra Jamasi
This can be his beginning for a new start. If he had memories of his family in his old car he can start afresh in this one and the plates can be the *BIG FIVE*, they’ll be with him wherever he goes and the money can help him find a new place to stay, that house in Tynwald is never going to make him heal . Thank you so much Sir, hopefully this can make him smile a bit, just that smile will go a long way. #divinehealingforRonald
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Donnel Dimingo
You cant pick up yourself in this kind of situation, you need no Money no Cars by to heel inside,
It is a good gift very beautiful, bt sometimes we need to give people time to heal first then Celebrate after when the heart opens for some other things, it feels like the gift is paying for the loss of his family members, the SUV will always reminds him of his tragic loss, insted of bringing comfort. Zvinotendwa.
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Ethias
Thank you Mukoma Sir Wicknell for this gesture of love. Ronald aripanguva yakaoma hake. Dai zvichibvira Victor aita zvekunomupira kumba chaiko chema iyi. Sekusvika kwakaitawo First Lady vachibata maoko havana kumudeedza kuOffice.
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Tinashe Ruwiza
This is what true Ubuntu looks like. Sir Wicknell
Standing with a man in his darkest hour, not because you can fix the pain, but because you refuse to let him face it alone.
Deep respect, Sir. May God comfort Ronald and give him strength beyond understanding. **
Gatsi Reginald Dylan
I think instead of buying a car which took his family it was better to buy him a house far from where he staying coz as long aripo pamba ipapo ma memories will still visit him that’s my way of thinking sorry Mr Mujuru
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Annie Kundie Kasondo
I think chema was ok…but mota hamheno.
Could be a reminder of this tragedy to him everytime he sees it.
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Priviledge Msika
Mota ndochinhu 1 chinoramba chichibuditsa misodzi yemurume uyu. Totenda chaizvo nekumurangarira, not sure pamota, imba onogara kusina that same set up yaaive nayo nemhuri yake mybe iri mari yese mota ozotenga ega when ever he is comfortable haa trauma ye accident muri kuiziva here comrade
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Massy Walas
In my many years as a priest this is one moment were us as religious figures fail to say the rightful words about God and the prevailing situation. I really want to thank you Sir Wicknell for consoling Mr Mujuru . We all know that whatever we do cannot bring his family back but at this juncture he needs our prayers, love, care and comfort. And, Sir you did exactly that.
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Terry 01 ·
Imagine driving a car uchiziva kuti I got this car after ndarasikirwa nevana ronda pamusoro peronda
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Nomathemba Primrose Ndebele
I know Exquisite will drive the car to him… I can’t imagine him showing up to collect the chema. God bless this man. May God comfort him. May he be given courage and wisdom to live on and carry his family’s memories ahead.
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MaanGedz Annunaki
The first question is what does he remember each time he looks and gets into that car???
Ngatishandisei pfungwa mbichana. You want a man to always remember his biggest grief eachtime he looks at that car?
I know u feel you must do something not sure if its the right time.
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Thabani Mpofu
No,Wicknell, No. This is not how it is done
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Cryton Mapuranga
Isn’t it like we are celebrating the loss of these lives. I believe condolences are paid to the bereaved as a sign of sympathy not like amassing wealth out of such circumstances.
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Tinotenda Tagarira
Go and see Victor haizodiwo kumunhu afirwa…..that exchange is a celebration. Victor should go and see Mr Mujuru.
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Makaz Leroy
“Victor go and see Ronald” …should have been like that
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Shongiwa Kajamba ·
Handina godo Sir but this car gift dayi mambomira zvishoma apedze kuchema . Do you think he will celebrate the car with tears on his cheeks ? Apa matirasikeyi apa
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Mavy Tee Chigwedere
Of all the gifts chii chii, iyi yaingoda kuendeswa kumba chinyararire…
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Darling Saruwaka
This could have been done in private out of respect
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Mama AKU & Juicyfoody/simple life vlogs ·
The gesture is awesome bt 1 thing will make it even more special is for you and Victor to go there personally and leave Chema
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Connolly Mpala
Tumai vanhu vanonobata maoko vaendese kumba kwake zvese zvama vimbisa kuitira kut tichingetedze tsika dzedu sevatema
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Morlyne Nyandoro
Apa Victor dai asimukawo nemota nemari akananga kumba kwaRonald, apa unoti simba rekunoita Go n See Victor anoriwana here. Let Victor take the chema n car to him
