Notification of Death
Dear Members,
It is with great sadness that we advise of the passing of Sergeant Stephen Mpofu, who died at Mpilo Hospital, Bulawayo, at midday yesterday after a brave struggle against cancer.
Stephen was one of only ten Selous Scouts to receive Rhodesia’s second highest bravery award, the Silver Cross of Rhodesia, a testament to exceptional courage displayed in the most demanding and dangerous circumstances. As a member of the Selous Scouts, he served in a unit renowned for its intelligence work, counterinsurgency operations, and deep penetration missions, often behind enemy lines. His service stands as a reminder of the vital role played by indigenous African soldiers during the conflict, and of Stephen’s own conviction that he was defending his homeland against insurgent forces he believed were intent on seizing power rather than delivering freedom.
We extend our sincere condolences to his wife Irene, and to his family, friends, comrades, and colleagues. A further notice will be circulated to all members shortly.
May he rest in peace.
Vadzimu vedu, tinokukwazisai.
Nhasi tinokuunzira mwana wenyu, Stephen Mpofu, apedza rwendo rwepanyika.
Mugamuchirei zvakanaka, mumuchengete, uye mumubvise munzira dzekufamba-famba dzemweya.
Mushandurei ave mudzimu, agare pakati penyu murugare.
Dzokerai nesimba rake kuzotidzivirira, kutitungamirira, nekutichengeta sevachengeti vemhuri nenyika.
Tinotenda.
Lest we forget.
