Tinashe Sambiri|Prominent lawyer Advocate Eric Matinenga’s son Takudzwa died in a horrific road accident at the weekend.

Advocate Matinenga rose to prominence when he successfully defended Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) leader Morgan Tsvangirai during his treason trial in 2005.

In a statement, President Chamisa described Takudzwa as a budding professional.

“With heartache and sadness,I note the passing on of young Takudzwa Matinenga who died in a horrific traffic accident.

My sincere condolences to Advocate Matinenga,Amai & family. Taku was an energetic,loving and brilliant budding professional whose future was so promising. RIP,” President Chamisa wrote on Twitter.

MDC Alliance spokesperson Advocate Fadzayi also described Takudzwa’s death as devastating.

“Yesterday, we woke up to the sad news that Takudzwa Matinenga had passed on. We’ve been robbed of a gifted chef, a talented actor & a young person who had so much creative genius to offer.

Deepest condolences to my friend & colleague, Adv Eric Matinenga & his wife, Mrs Miriam Matinenga.”