In a surprising turn of events, City Parking officials in Kadoma clamped vehicles parked by mourners attending the funeral of their colleague, Doubt Machipisa, who passed away at the age of 50. The all-female team humorously mirrored the duties their late colleague performed in Harare, creating a mix of amusement and frustration among those attending the service.
The incident took place at a residence in the Garikai Annex Section along Mutaramanja Road, Rimuka, where Machipisa’s funeral was held. As mourners gathered to pay their respects, several vehicles were clamped, and the officials only removed the clamps after receiving “token” payments, reminiscent of Machipisa’s daily responsibilities as a parking officer.
One motorist affected by the clamp shared his experience, saying, “I took it lightly and just gave them a token so that they would remove the clamp on my car. I had no choice, my brother.”
Machipisa, a well-known figure in the Harare parking enforcement community, had planned to return to work but decided against it after feeling unwell. His nephew, Nyasha, recounted the events leading to Machipisa’s tragic death. “At around 3 am, I saw our neighbor coming from our house. I got anxious and went to inquire. That’s when Doubt’s son, Boyca, told me that his father was having health complications. We took him to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival,” Nyasha explained.
The suddenness of Machipisa’s passing left both his family and colleagues in shock. His funeral attracted many co-workers from Harare, who came to honor his memory uniquely. Machipisa is survived by his son, Boyca, along with other close family members, who are now left to cherish the memories of a beloved father and colleague.
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