Murray “Muzza” Black
Murray “Muzza” Black
In memory of:
BORN
15/10/1964
SUNSET
25/11/2024
FUNERAL VENUE
Komani Flying Club
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To good old “Muzza”.
Will always remember a great couple of days spent in Mana Pools during the annual game count many years ago. Your infectious energy and wry sense of humor will be sadly missed. RIP buddy.
My heart is so heavy after hearing about your loss. You were such a kind hearted, considerate person. You were so selfless and giving. I remember when my mum discovered that she was diabetic she fell ill, you rushed her to the hospital and made a scene for her to get proper care. You breathed life back into her. When we visit our mum and Dad you would be so welcoming of us. There is and will only be the irreplaceable one Muzza. A lover, selfless, full of life. Rest easy hombarume. Love Tee and Maggie’s daughter Lorraine
So sad…. Thanks for everything over the years Muzzer. You loved life and lived it to the max
Charlie Dragoman
Cheers to a Legend!
What a sad loss to our Africa overland group. He was a true legend always had great advice and led by example. I first met Muzza 30 odd years ago in Morocco on a trans Africa overland. We met on several other trips and later on at kande Beach Muzza and patch were frequent visitors bringing their acacia groups to stay on their way through malawi. In Harare they created a home from home for all the overland crew and the hospitality and friendship was second to none. Muzza will be sorely missed by all of us, safari njema mate.
Muzza, you chop. We just had all these conversations after Ryan’s passing and John’s near death experience- we thought we were so lucky to still be alive. Who would ever had thought a few months later it was obviously your day. I am so sad and will miss you and your honest, fun loving attitude to life.
Zimbabwe was a much richer place with you in it.
Fly high till we meet again.
Thank you for your support always. Xx
Muzza was a world leader in down-to-earthness. Selfless and exceptionally practical.
His work for Zambezi Society in the remote hills of Matusadona, Mana and Charara stand testimony
I have known Muzza for 34 years since he drove off with Patch (my step daughter) and others on an adventure trip from London to Nairobi. Since then he has given me so many brilliant memories. So sadly missed. Mike
I first met Muzza in ’97 at the Shamba. He was straight talking, quick witted and always around for a chat and some friendly advice.
I later years around 2003 I became his business partner at Tokkie Lodge in Victoria Falls. Zimbabwe was going through some tough times but you knew everything was going to be ok as Muzza was at the helm.
I left Zimbabwe in 2011 and remained in contact with Muzza. He visited me a couple of times in England when he was over buying trucks to import into Zimbabwe.
He was a great friend, confident and source of information that he freely gave.
I enjoyed Muzzas zest for life, his dry wit and loyalty.
He has been taken from us far too soon and he still had so much to give.
I was fortunate to see Muzza at Kande Beach for our overland reunion in October 2024. Great to chat over a few beers and hear of his exploits working in The Grand Tour.
Ironically it was Muzza who read out the obituaries of overlanding friends who had died since our previous meeting.
I have lost a great friend who will be sorely missed by many and never forgotten by those paths he crossed.
My deepest condolences
regards,
Rob Davis
Muzza was one of my best friends; as a friend since 1997, and later he was my boss and I worked with him sometimes.
He had a heart of gold and my heart is very sore.
My only consolation was that he was doing something he loved.
I can’t believe that I will never see him again, and I will miss him so much on my African visits. He was planning to visit us in France next year too.
Thank you Kerry for all you are doing, and I hope the service goes well; I’ll be watching and thinking of you all.
Lots of love,
Kate and Ferdi xx
Muzza was a multi talented person with a zest for life.
Taken from us far too soon
He was a great friend and will be sorely
missed
Muzza
You were, and will remain an icon of Africa. A spade was a spade, you were a constant and there was no one better to have on your side. Your dry humour caught me out on many occasions and then nothing was too much trouble if help was needed. Hand on heart, you will be missed by so many. Fly high Muzza. Sending you off with much love for you, your family and the myriad of friends you have worldwide. Jane xxxxx
Muzza – an absolute shock to hear you have left us way too soon. I will remember our Jamboree days always and what fun we had. You were Always early and having the morning coffee with me on site before the chaos started. The many jamboree meetings together over many years. Fly high Muzza – you will be missed .
The world has lost a fine man.
Maybe not so much a gentleman but a true gentle man.
Someone who did so much good in so many ways – and did so much of it without a song or dance or people even realising a lot of the time.
The quick wit, the calling a spade a spade, the humour and the heart leaves a huge void.
Fly high Muz. Love Suzanne, Paul,Melanie and Samantha
Fly high Muzza.My heart was torn apart when I heard the news of yr passing.Yu were a pillar to many people,a selfless human being,a giver ,a lover and above all a kind hearted person.If truly there’s heaven ,yu deserve a seat there .Yu fought a good fight ,go well our champ .
Muzza you meant the world to me and pretty much everyone privileged enough to know you. Your knowledge and incredible zest for life will live on forever in my heart and memory.
My love and deepest condolences go out to your Mum, Dad , Lynley, DJ, Wayne and Leon.
You leave gaping holes in all our lives.
Fly high Muzza
I love you xxx
So sad to hear of the passing of our mate Muzza.
He kotoku rerenga tahi (a very special person)
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So many memories of rugby tests, Mana pools, golfing (he spent a lot of the time in the trees), hikes, discussing politics and all other issues. Plus, many cold ones here and there. It was our pleasure to know you mate and you will be sorely missed.
E noho ra e hoa i te moenga roa. (Remain friend in the long sleep)
Hoki atu koe ki to kainga tuturu. (Return to your special home)
Mike Walsh
Muzza you have left a gaping void in so many lives. I loved and admired you so deeply. It’s almost impossible to imagine the world without you in it. Always so strong, so capable, so knowledgeable. You were my living, breathing encyclopedia and we had 4 amazing years of adventures together. You will be incredibly missed.
Much love to Peter, Marion, DJ, Lynley, Wayne, Leon and the entire Black family and of course all his many many friends around the world.
I have had the honour of knowing Muzza for most of my adult life – even working for him many years ago on the odd charter trip. Since moving to Vic Falls, Muzza has kept popping in and has been a regular visitor in our lives.
A true hard worker, always willing to jump in and help (never wanting thanks or accolades), a straight talker, an adventurer and just a general really good man!
He had such a passion for Zimbabwe and Africa.
I was so pleased to celebrate his 60th with him and his siblings and friends in Vic Falls in October and have a vivid recollection of thinking how happy Muzza looked – so proud to be showing his family the country he loved and just so happy with where he was in his life at that moment. ❤
I’m still struggling with the thought that he won’t keep popping into Vic Falls, with his bikes on a trailer, or on his way to or from Hwange.
Muzza is one of those people that only with time and his absence wiil we really know what a privilege it was to be his friend.
Fly high Muzza – you will be missed xx
Best ever boss,you departed so soon,your departure left sores in my heart and everyone know you. You were a pillar to my life,you moulded me and taught me many jobs.Yes you are taken away from us but always in peoples minds,always remembered my world crumbled without you,thank you for your generous heart you were so helpful,i salute you my boss. Rest in peace my boss.RIP boss -MUZZA.
Fly high Muzza, you touched the lives of so many along your short journey. The world is truly a poorer place without you.
Thoughts are with family and friends around the world at this exceptionally sad time, the memories will last forever. 💐
I worked for Muzza and Patch – had known them for years before two of the greatest people you could ever meet. . RIP Muzza I cannot believe you left before many of us others!!! RIP take care love Away s Lynni xx
Well Muzza you’ve been taken way too early. You never even got a chance to try out the 60’s. So so pleased DJ, Lynley & Wayne got to share that special event with you and bet that was a blast. You lived a life that you loved and no-one can ask for more.RIP cuz
A mentor, a font of knowledge on all things overloading and a bloody good mate for over 30 years. You will be missed Bwana.
Safari Njema on your eternal road trip.
Boz and Margie
Hi Muzza, I have had the huge privilege of your friendship for nearly 4 decades over 3 continents. I guess you would never have done growing “old” gracefully but to leave this soon has ripped a Muzza shaped hole in so many lives…. I have to thank you for introducing us to your beloved adopted home with the joys of wild camping, game counts, sleeping under stars. Your respect and appreciation of Gonarezhou has infected us and I know you will be with us again at our next, and subsequent, Sundowners at Chilojo Cliffs. My love to Peter, Marion, Lynley, David, Wayne and Leon.
Muzza,
To be honoured to know you for so many years is an understatement. I was fortunate to share many trips with you in Southern Africa and you successfully infected me with the virus of love for the bush.your knowledge of everything useful and crap was amazing.you never seemed flustered by anything.you gave us wings and we are now happy to fly alone in Africa.your contribution to wildlife conservation cannot be overstated for which a really good bloke like yourself never looked for recognition but so deserved.you might not realise it but you were a giant in Zimbabwe and will be dearly missed forever.your footprint is ingrained in my heart.goodbye Muzza and be good 😘❤️🇫🇷
My deepest condolences to your family in NZ who must be so proud of you.
Always a perfectionist Muzza
It would be many many years between catch ups
However it would only seam like yesterday
RIP “China” as you would say 🍻🍻🍻a toast to your for filled life
A GOOD man …
And very perceptive man, though a tad stubborn – like most of us!
We loved him, and will miss him.
Muzz was a proper solid, dependable bloke and in the 35 years we have known him we have had so many good times, doing so many different things in so many different places.
As people have already said he called a spade a spade and sometimes we even saw him use one – to dig one of those Kiwi things, that sort of barbecue in a hole thing!
And that sums him up, so often doing stuff for other people, getting stuck in when a job needed doing.
And telling you the best way to do it. Annoyingly he was often right.
Fortunately for many of us he was also so often there, grafting away, helping out.
We laughed, drank, took the piss, travelled and talked for all those years and he will be sorely missed. It’s an impossibly large gap in all our lives.
Anyone who can leave so many people with so many good memories of so many good times can’t be anything but a bloody good bloke.
Memories are really all we leave and he left us with some great ones.
Our sympathies and thoughts are with his family and all his many friends.
Safari well Muzz. RIP.
To a life well lived not only in adventure and experiences, but also in decency, honesty, and always in complete support of friends, family, and everyone around you.
Although I’m unable to be there today as with many others, you will always remain in our hearts and soul.
Farewell for now Muz my O’mate: continue to travel far, fly high, read, laugh, and say “Hi” to all those others who left us too soon.
Dick and I are devastated to hear about Muzza. He was so much a part of every sphere of life in Zimbabwe that we too enjoyed. A tower of strength, always up for hard work and helpfulness and with a practical solution for everything, Muzza was one of the kindest, most selfless people we have ever met. He helped everyone (including us) ALL the time. He even went out of his way on a visit to a sick friend in Europe, to drive down to Cornwall to visit us in our new life here in the UK. We feel honoured to have had Muzza as a friend, and will so miss his infectious grin and down to earth Kiwi humour. He is a HUGE loss to so many communities in Zimbabwe.
Our sincere condolences to Muzza’s family and friends. We mostly knew Muzza through our sister Wilma. Over many years he has been her best friend and such a support and help for Wilma. Specially since Wilma has been sick, Muzza has been by her side and offered all his compassion and assistance, for which we will be forever grateful.
Wishing you strength and comfort through this difficult time.
From all of the Hoefnagels family in Canada and the Netherlands.
I have known Muzza since 2009 when I joined kumuka he trained me in such a way that equipped me with everything that any operator would like in an overland crew he has been good to me ,he paid me well and always helpful even after Kumuka honestly I feel betrayed that he departed too soon I’m what I’m because of Muzza ,he was well connected everywhere I remember some time when the ATM card was rejected by the machine while on tour in Rundu hardly 30minutes a man came with 15000 Namibian dollars to help us run the tour while the card problem was being rectified even mechanical problems while on the road we could find help,may his soul rest in peace
Dear Muzza. We are at a loss for words and our hearts are sore. We can’t quite believe the reality.
It was an honour and pleasure to call you a friend!
You were a man of your word, and always a gentleman. As Ian has said, we can learn from your example.
Victoria Falls Enduros will never be the same again, without your loyal presence and your unwavering support and assistance.
Your big bear hugs will be missed (by me – not Ian 😉).
We will miss you and remember you fondly ALWAYS.
Our most heartfelt condolences and love and prayers go to your family.
Fly high dear Muzza, till we meet again someday x
A True Legend and Gentleman, Muzza was and will always an extraordinary man,words cannot express how trully remarkable and selfless he was.
Rest well my friend
First impressions? I didn’t like Muzza much when I first met him! He had a cigarette packet rolled up in the sleeve of his T-shirt – and he didn’t even smoke! What was he trying to prove – perhaps he was trying to show off his guns? How was I going to tolerate this prat for the next 5 months on the Kumuka African Overland trip we were about to embark on in October 1986. The trip that was the start of Muzza’s love affair with Africa.
Well, it didn’t take long to discover what an absolute gem Muzza was. He made that trip so much better for us all – he was easy going, down to earth, nothing was too much bother. He was practical and capable, turning his hand to all manner of tasks – from truck maintenance to slaughtering and butchering the occasional livestock we had to supplement our meals. Muzza was kind, generous, full of energy, mischievous, intelligent, great to have a conversation with, adventurous and a fun-loving travel companion and partner. I can’t recall us having a bad moment – Muzza was just so easy to be with.
Our travels together continued, fun adventures, meeting wonderful people and seizing crazy opportunities in the carefree, bulletproof way you do when you’re young. I don’t think Muzza ever lost those attributes!
We drifted apart but remained firm friends – it was always a joy to reconnect and pick-up from where we had left off. We were in contact for Muzza’s 60th and he sounded like he was living his best life and was so happy. He had great adventures planned for the future.
I’m so devasted that you have gone, too soon, Muzza. My heart is heavy.
My thoughts are with your family and with the many, many friends you have made across the globe. What a privilege it is to have had you in our lives. We are all the better for having known you, and I’m sure you will continue to be an inspiration for so many of us.
When I think of you I’ll remember your crinkly smile and sparkling eyes, mischievous chuckle and big heart. Rest in Peace, dear friend. There will always be a special place in my heart for you.
Love from H
Muzza
It was a privilege to have met you.
True Gentlemen and role model to many.
Our condolenses to the Blaxk family
RIP
Warwick and Sharn
Muzza – I had the privilege of meeting you through my special friend Carol. You shone your golden light into her life, as you did everywhere.
I will remember you as intelligent, kind, caring, capable, self-sufficient , highly adventurous and above all, authentic. In leaving us so unexpectedly you have woken us up to the fragility of life and a renewed appreciation of every moment, and that life is to be lived. Go well Muzza 🕊
Muzz was a proper solid bloke and in the 35 years we have been friends we have had so many good times, done so many good things in so many different places.
As other people have mentioned he called a spade a spade and we have on occasions even seen him use one, to dig one of those weird Kiwi barbecue things in a hole.
And that sums Muzz up. Always there getting stuck in, doing stuff, so often for other people.
We laughed, took the piss, drank and had the best of times in so many places over so many years with him.
He was a bloody good bloke and the gap he leaves in all our lives is impossible to fill.
The most important things in life are family and friends, the only thing we really leave when we are gone are memories and Muzz has left us with so many great ones and that is perhaps the best thing you can say about someone because that means they meant something to you and are still in someway there with you.
We will miss him.
Safari well Muzz. RIP.
Twice?
Obviously I’m still rubbish with social media.
Deepest sympathies to Muzza’s family and friends, we’ll be thinking of you all.
Sorry all I sent one message yesterday and it didn’t appear so sent another today and both showed up, see my message above and now that’s the only one on the site.
Headless and I just wanted to say what a good bloke Muzz was and he’ll be missed.
And our sympathies to his family and friends
You will be greatly missed by many Muzza. A great man to know and to have worked for.
Muzza, our dear friend and supporter.
On behalf of the Zambezi Off Road Club; today is an incredibly sad day to say goodbye.
We take comfort in remembering you and the example you set.
Essentially to live everyday as if it is your last. To commit to something and just get it done.
Muzza was a man of his word and generous with his time. Taking a week off to come to our Victoria Falls Enduro each year, to assist us with preparations at his own expense.
He spent countless days on his own out on the track. From thoroughly marking the track, to repairing toilets, or moving rocks with his bare hands. No task was too big or too small for Muzza.
He just got on with it and made a plan when needed. Always happy to help and he did it with a smile. We knew the job was done, and done well when Muzza was in charge.
Until we ride again Muzza,
rest knowing we will not let you down.
To all of Muzza’s wide network of friends, and in particular his close family.
Our sincere condolences for your immense loss.
Ian Gloss
Muzza the down to earth dependable hard working solid hillarious dry witted kind man. I know we will all miss you. Thank you for all your graft your care and your joy. Fly high. With love Kaz
We often said we have never known a man with such a zest for life. Muzza was just involved with EVERYTHING. So many stories to tell in such an entertaining way.
We are so happy to have spent a short time with you when you brought DJ Wayne and Lynley to stay with us in Chipinge. I’m so pleased you all had that time together.
Our heartfelt sympathy to the whole Black family.
Muzza was one of a kind and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Duff and Lyn
Our deepest condolences to all family and friends. Muzza was one of those people that just took a place in your heart, no matter how well you knew him, or how often you would see him. It seems unreal he is no longer there. One of the kindest people we knew has gone too early. We wish everybody strength with their loss. May good memories prevail.
Muzza helped us a lot on some rhino ops. A particular memory is him burrowing through some dense thorn ticket to deflect some rhinos back to a more open area where we could dart them. I couldn’t direct him from a spotter plane because he was invisible. Tore himself to shreds and had his Leatherman ripped off his belt, but he somehow succeeded on that very brave mission. I think that kind of effort sums up his contribution. A very sad loss.
Muzza you will be missed dearly by all those who had the great opportunity to meet and spend time with you. What a guy.
Worked with our family and became a dear friend for over 30 years. So glad we had the opportunity to meet up when you were in England last.
Our sympathy goes out to his family and friends. Gone too soon, you will be greatly missed.
So sad at your early departure, Muzza. You contributed so much to the 4×4 Club over the years and always with a willing smile. It was a pleasure working with you – your positive attitude and “let’s get on with it” approach is what inspired so many and what is needed in our current environment! You sure will be missed by all those who knew you and worked with you.
Rest in Peace, Muzza – ride and fly high.
Our deepest sympathies to all your family from so far away.
Muzza when I without warning read Daras post on FB of your sudden passing I had to double take and read again to make sure of what I was seeing. Your advice, given freely like your friendship and your dry wit were invaluable at all times and memories off good times at The Shamba will live with me forever. Safari Salama to the other side, you are undertaking this safari way too soon!
A very sad loss for all who new and loved Muzza. Our overland community is in morning. See you on the other side
The mistake is to think there will be time in the future. It is now and sadly it is now gone. Was only just getting to know you and deeply saddened the opportunity is gone.
Our sincere condolences to the Muzza family and friends.l only know him as Muzza, at the 4×4 events,you always were there to help with electric and help when needed,you made my marshalling the 4×4 a joy.rest in peace to a true gentleman.
Hi .. sad loss . I did not know you very well but you were a gent and help where you could . It was lovely going round to the house on a Sunday for the roast .. all the best . X
Muzza, you were the one that was always there for everyone else. We knew you’d make a plan, and be the kindest, twinkliest, cheekiest piss taker with a cold beer. If all else failed you’d make us smile, and now you’re gone.
The world and our hearts have giant Muzza-sized holes, but the sky is a little bit brightest with a glittering star of a life well loved.
We’ll miss you so much.
Go well, fly high, have a cold one
Claire, Ed, Tabitha, Joachim and Jemima xxxxx
Muzza was a kind caring friend for 20 years and became our landlord for 12 of them. The best landlord anyone could have asked for. My boys and I adored him and we spent many evenings when he’d visit chatting on the veranda and drinking wine. He supported me so much when I had lots of stressful issues always kind and full of good advice and so straightforward and honest to a fault. Our love and sympathies to his family and very dear friends. Our love Joanne Evan Storm
and Sean Wellock
Rest in peace Muzz. You will always be remembered with love. What a privilege to have known you.
We are really grateful for the kindness shown to us by Muzza as he and Patch took a group of ‘novices’ around Zimbabwe, driving us for miles, taking us on bush camps and introducing us to the wonders of the wildlife. He pretended not to be kind and soft hearted, but a few days in his company and you were left in no doubt. Sending love and our best wishes from all the family.
Fly Hi Muzza
Sorely missed and Always well remembered.
Gordon Duncan (Z-MFN, Z-VET, Sapi – Great Plains).
Here’s to a super bloke. I wasn’t a great mechanic for an overland driver so I always had to work hard, but guys like Muzza and Steve Allard taught me a lot on how to work smart too. Living at the Shamba and driving his MAN for a couple of years doing the Zim, Bots, Namibia trips was good fun. He was pretty quick to notice the odd ding I put on it, but was quick with a cold beer when he saw the effort(s) made to sort it out properly . Years later, when I visited Harare again, he immediately offered his pickup truck so I could drive my missus up to Nyanga for a holiday. I didn’t ask, he just knew it would make the trip way better for us. Solid guy with a heart of gold, I would have liked to see him again. Cheers mate
Dear Muzza, I was hoping our paths would cross again but it seems not to be. You will be sorely missed. Go well and I’ll catch you on the other side. Love Linds
Watching in Perth with Lemon and Thomas
Fly high Muzza. I’ll miss those hugs (Sarah, not Mark). You were just the best to work with during the Safari Logistics years, and a great friend to both of us! Watching from sister in law’s home in Toowoomba.
Words cannot express our sadness when we learnt of your passing. Muzza, you were a titan of the African family – and we will miss you. The universe is the new frontier – go mad my friend. love and hugs the Hayes Family
Cheers Muzza…keep that foot on the accelerator as you’ve always done.Condolences to all.
Muzza. Legend. Doer. Teacher. Gentleman.
Thank you for everything you did in welcoming me into the Komani fold and the immense effort you made in making a plan to give Z-MSF a safe and comfortable home.
Your sudden passing has been a huge shock. Your zest for living life to the very fullest will always be an inspiration to do the same.
Go well and fly high.
Muzza was really one of a kind guy—as briefly as I was lucky to know him he was a man who embraced life with an adventure and a really genuine love for the people around him. I know he meant so much to my mom and to everyone lucky enough to really know him. He’ll be missed like crazy, I know he’s probably off on his next big adventure somewhere. Rest Easy Muzza.
Muzza, the memories have come rolling back through the years since I heard the news last weekend.
I remember your kind heart, and your rudeness, your energy and enthusiasm and terrible jokes. But overall in times of need you were there.
Fly high and have a cold one
Teeheefi xx
Watching from a boat in the north of Scotland.
Thank you for creating this live link so that we can share in this moment.
I can only echo the sentiments so widely expressed in this service today.
Muzza will leave a huge hole in so many people’s lives.
As part of the overlanding community Muzza was such a support to us, and someone we loved to spend time with. His sense of fun, total unflappability and ability to solve problems. His generosity of time, spirit and knowledge and skills.
We will really miss you Muzza but our lives are enriched for knowing you.
Jackie and Chris
oasis overland
RIP legend.
Just heard Muzza described as a “Really Good Bloke” , and I thought that was about as good a eulogy as anyone can expect. He was exactly that. Cheers Muz, fly high.
A finer bloke you could not meet.
Muzza, it was a privilege to know you and call you a friend.
As I streamed your funeral it began to sink in that you are no longer with us. Words fail me at this moment however will forever cherish all the memories that we are left with. Thank you for always being kind and dependable towards my family. Thank you for always making sure my family is comfortable and valued at 49 shamba, it was home for us. One of the most recent vivid memory I have of you is when I visited my parents and as I drove in with my husband and kids you stopped and chatted to us marvelling at how grown I was and how beautiful my family was. Muzza you will forever be a cherished part of our family memories. Go well and rest in peace. Hazel ( Takesure and Magret’s daughter)
Such happy memories of working for Muzza, and time at the Shamba.
Very sad news , he has left us far too soon, I’m sure whatever the next adventure is he is off enjoying it now.
Thank you Muzza, you will be fondly remembered & much missed by so many people around the world whose lives you touched. RIP.
Rip Muzza from a Scottish farm
Muzza, an all round mentor, kind and a man of his words.
Having known him for over 2 decades through my late brother Judah, I joined him in 2012 under his UK TRUX company. We traveled together frequently on his Walvisbay Harare trips. He taught me hard working and never to give in easily he molded me to be whom I m today . The good memories u left with all who worked with you will stay forever.
Fly high my boss
RIP from Paul Carola and family.Many good times at the Shamba.
Muzza was my sister Wilma’s best friend. We met him at the animal count at Mana Pools, and we went flying with him and Wilma. they were great experiences.
Mussa took great care of my sister, especially when she was so ill.
thank you Muzza and have a good flight.
greetings Sjaak and Nelleke Tindemans Hoefnagels.
Muzza,your passing leaves a big hole in many hearts.
Always welcoming and kind whenever we met. The memories remain.
Thanks for taking me flying..now you fly high.
Muzza for around 30 years you were a fantastic friend. A great friend to so many people in Africa andaround the world.
I worked with you and I travelled with you and I always enjoyed being around you.
You picked me up when I got sick last year and made me feel strong.
You were fun, careing, knowledgeable, full of energy and loved an anventure.
Condolences to the family.
Fly high!!!
One day we’ll meet again above the clouds for a Primus or two…….
The news of Muzza’s death is filtering through the New Zealand diplomats who were lucky to have known him. Gutted. He was a top bloke, someone who made me proud to be a Kiwi and a better Ambassador than I will ever be. RIP.
RIP Muzza from 2 ski buddies Jane and Cedric. Thx to whoever sorted out the transmission to allow us to find out more about Muzza’s amazing life. We only crossed paths twice skiing in Les Arcs, but on the second trip Muzza stayed with us in our tiny apartment. We had so much in common, particularly the Africa Overland scene. Our time together was just too short.
Sending our condolences to the Black family and all Muzza’s friends in Zim. He has certainly lead a very special life and we are proud to have known him. We especially value the time we had together this April in NZ. RIP
Friend to Barbara and Muzza
I met Muzza here in Hamburg/vierlanden together with Barbara as guests of my son Johann. I came to know him as Kind
Friendly
Interested and
Open minded and i think of there were more people like him in our surrounding the world might be easier to handle.