Zimbabwean Drivers Voice Frustrations Over Road Safety in Viral Social Media Exchange

By Dorrothy Moyo | Harare, Zimbabwe — A heated discussion on road safety and reckless driving in Zimbabwe has gone viral on social media. The conversation was sparked by a post from prominent Zimbabwean personality, Rumbidzai Nyazungu, quoting Fadzayi Mahere, a lawyer and public figure, who expressed frustration over drivers who recklessly encroach onto the wrong side of the road.

In Mahere’s original message, she declared, “If we die, we die,” voicing her resolve to not yield to drivers unlawfully invading her lane. Her statement called out dangerous driving habits that have led to countless head-on collisions, a common occurrence on Zimbabwe’s roads. “Driving like a maniac and breaking basic road rules is not on,” she said, appealing to drivers to adhere to traffic regulations.

Nyazungu echoed Mahere’s sentiments, highlighting the risks associated with head-on collisions and affirming that she would leave the road rather than engage in a potentially fatal accident. This sentiment resonated widely, drawing responses from other social media users who shared their own experiences with reckless drivers. Comments from users like Yvonne Mangunda illustrated specific challenges on Zimbabwean roads, such as drivers forcing others onto the wrong side, especially on busy routes in areas like Highfield.

The exchange has reignited discussions on road safety, with many Zimbabweans urging for stricter enforcement of traffic rules to prevent reckless driving. The conversation underscores a growing public outcry for improved road safety measures as Zimbabwe battles rising road accident fatalities.