The late St George’s College vice head boy, Ashley Musendekwa, who was killed in a road traffic accident on 11 October, had a premonition about his death, his mother has claimed.
Ashley’s family has also refuted claims made on social media that the teenager was driving recklessly when his car collided head-on with a Koala Park Abattoir truck on Harare Drive in Marlborough, Harare.
According to a report by <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/st-georges-learner-foresaw-his-death">The Sunday Mail</a>, on the day of the accident, “Asho”, as the 18-year-old was commonly known among his schoolmates and friends, had just finished writing his final Cambridge A-Level Computer Science examination.
His mother, Tsitsi Sithole-Musendekwa, said that in October last year, her son had a premonition about his death. She said:
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Now, there comes a day when I picked him up from school and we were going up the stairs.
He just said I am not feeling well and I told him, should we go to the hospital, but he said no I will have a nap and I will then wake up feeling well.
But he said I have a feeling that this is the time for me to die. He said I have to die, Mum.
I said but why? And he replied, saying I think I should get a reward from God.
He said I have done everything anyone would deserve for a reward.
I had to share his feelings with some other people and we prayed about it.
I even told Ashley to pray and fast about what he had just shared with me, but he said I was not going to pray about it. I am not going to pray for myself not to die.
I am not going to block God; it is my time to go.
He said if you knew where you are standing and where you are going, you will not be afraid of dying, so for me, I am not afraid of dying.
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Musendekwa said that Ashley was aiming to attain the best results in his academics, with hopes of getting a fully funded Harvard University scholarship.
Ashley’s uncle, Tungamirai Owen Musendekwa, dismissed reports that Ashely was speeding on the day of the accident. He said:
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As parents, we read through a lot of things, but we want to dispel some falsehoods. Ashley was not that irresponsible. It just so happened that there is no such person, whom he is said to have been racing with.
You know, when accidents happen, narratives are so different. He was a very responsible man whom, as parents, we felt we should give a car to drive to school.
There are also reports that the driver of the truck (he collided with) also died.
That was not true but people continue to say things that are so heart-breaking. Imagine, at this moment, when we are mourning, someone chooses to write such statements.
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"St George’s College Vice Head Boy Foresaw His Death"

The deputy head boy of St George’s College in Harare and an Upper Sixth student, Ashley Musendekwa, has died in a car accident. Their vehicle collided head-on with a Koala Park Abattoir truck along Harare Drive in Marlborough.
Witnesses claim they were racing before the collision occurred on Wednesday. Both the deputy head boy and the truck driver also lost their lives in the accident. Ashley Musendekwa had just finished writing one of his final exams when he was involved in the accident.
He was described as a bright and ambitious young man by a relative who spoke to Pindula News on condition of anonymity. The relative told this reporter:
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Iye aida Harvad ufunge he always said ndikarara ndoruza Harvard 😪. He was a person of awards from Primary school. He was just smart.
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In response to reports suggesting Ashley’s involvement in reckless driving, racing, and speeding before the accident, the relative stated that they considered him a careful and responsible driver. Said the relative:
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To us, Ashy was a careful and responsible driver. When he was given this car, the family said they would rather give it to Ashy since he is the one more responsible but yeah, that’s life sometimes a lot just happens, leaving us with many questions. His father is profoundly devastated by the loss. Ashy often expressed his desire to achieve at least half of what his dad had accomplished. The father had high hopes of nurturing and guiding his son, helping him realise the inherent potential within him.<img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-265038 aligncenter" decoding="async" height="169" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Ashley-Musendekwa-300x169.jpg" srcset="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Ashley-Musendekwa-300x169.jpg 300w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Ashley-Musendekwa-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Ashley-Musendekwa-768x432.jpg 768w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Ashley-Musendekwa-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Ashley-Musendekwa-1320x743.jpg 1320w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Ashley-Musendekwa.jpg 1920w" width="300"/>
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The relative expressed disbelief at his sudden death, particularly considering his young age. They added that the circumstances of his rush and the lack of clarity on what really transpired led to thoughts of black magic, as such occurrences are often attributed to it. Said the relative:
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He passed on while coming from writing his Maths exam. There is a brother who had promised to come and fetch him. We don’t know where he was rushing to but as you know, in Africa, we have beliefs. When things like these happen we often conclude that it’s black magic because nothing else makes sense. It’s really not easy.
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His schoolmates have gathered at his parents’ residence in Borrowdale, Harare, to pay their respects and mourn his passing. The funeral service for Ashley is scheduled to take place on Saturday, followed by his burial at Glenforest Cemetery.
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