I am so very sorry for David's family, and worried for the future of the places he sought to protect.
So now he is fishing again with Pencil, I hope ...

Sala kuhle Madoda.

This is terrible news. I never had the privilege of meeting David, but after reading "Shangaan Song" and corresponding with him, I felt like I knew him.
My impression was that he was just getting things sorted out for himself.
My condolences to his family and many friends.

I just logged on today to catch up on any DSC news. I'm shocked to read of David's passing. Although we never met in person, we shared many conversations through email, AR PMs, and FaceBook. I believe him to have been a true conservationist, striving to understand all sides of the wildlife equation and educating those willing to listen to reason.

I am truly saddened to hear he is no longer with us. May God rest his soul and may he long be remembered for the good deeds he performed in support of wildlife.

After revisiting David's Borderline Walk Facebook, I have realized that Zimbabwe's flora, fauna, and its people have lost one of its most dedicated advocates. David's photos capture the beauty of Zimbabwe's threatened/endangered wildlife and the people who inhabit the wildlife areas.

Rest in peace my friend.

My condolences to his family and friends.

It is true- only the good die young. I will miss David's spirit so evident in his Borderline Walk page and his stories of his beloved Zimbabwe.

Wow………I'm really sorry to hear that.

Brett

I loved his book Shangaan Song. Followed his Borderline Walk when I had time. Such a sad and I presume unexpected loss. My thoughts and prayers goes out to his family and those that knew him well. I'm sure he will be greatly missed.

Does anyone know how old he was?

I seem to remember he was in his early to mid 40s but could well be wrong on that.

Very sad, a good man gone too soon.
RIP and my heartfelt condolences to the Family.

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Originally posted by shakari:
Does anyone know how old he was?

I seem to remember he was in his early to mid 40s but could well be wrong on that.

Hey Steve he was a young bugger, 42 only

Thanks Dave...... that's what I thought.

16 years younger than me......... and that really is a scary thought!

I'll surely miss his posts here & on FB & also our echats....... His poor Grandmother (who he was very close to) must be devastated.

David (Mafunga) - your stories were second to none - your take of Jimmy the Rhino, Shangaan Song, The famous Borderline Walk, which sadly you won't get to photograph and we will not get to hear the remainder of. Your campfire stories and knowledge of the beautiful low veld and its characters, always had peoples full attention - and your laugh was contagious - you lived a colourful life friend and saw more of Zimbabwe than anyone i know - Rest now big fella - until we meet again, Fambai Zvakanaka. Madelon George Jonnie and Janna - our thoughts and prayers are with you at this absolutely terrible time. Shum, i wish you could see how many beautiful messages have been written to you on AR and Facebook - you a legend. Miss you.

Terribly sorry to hear this news. Such a tragic loss of a young life!I always liked his posts and did exchange a couple of PMs with him. Rest in peace, David.My sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Best regards-
Locksley,R

This is terrible. Very shocking. He and I "met" during the Jimmy The Rhino campaign. The amount of work that he did was tremendous. Man oh man… Just unbelievable.

Stunning, to learn of this.

Always enjoyed David's posts, writings and our occasional "croc talks".

Rest In Peace, David ... Sincere Condolences to Friends and Family.

Just awful news.

My deepest condolences and sympathies to David's family, and his many friends, all.

So sad to hear of Davids passing, our times together will be fondly remembered.Thoughts and condolences are with George,Madelon,Johnnie and Janna during this difficult time. Rest in peace bud.

So very sorry to hear this news. Gone way too soon.

Terrible news. RIP David.

Good things were all I ever heard about this fellow.
Rest In Peace.
How old of a gentleman was he?

Taken from us long before his time. Condolences to the entire family. Hopefully we all learn a little from David's good nature.

My condolences to his family. I think he has some new borders to walk...

I had the privelege of spending a couple of days in camp with Dave during his borderline walk. He was one of life's characters and will be greatly missed. My condolences to his family.

I enjoyed the opportunity to spend time in camp with him and also on elephant tracks. We were charged by a cow at Humani, David never flinched, just continued to take photos, and the elephant was stopped just six or seven yards from him. He took some awesome photos of the charge.

I pray he rests in peace, and condolences to all who will miss him.

JPK

Rest in Peace my dear friend!!!

Absolutely shocking! David personally autographed a copy of one of my all time favorite books, Shangaan Song. I too, followed his tales of Jimmy the rhino and the Borderline Walk. A man with a big and generous heart who wished with all of his heart to save the wildness of Zimbabwe. My deepest condolences to all of his family.

Go easy brother.

Jeff

Rest in Peace, David

And may god give consolation to his friends and family.

I really enjoyed his contributions here at AR, and because of him I got to meet Jimmy back in '07.

Rip Dave You were an inspiration to all in the wildlife industry . I will miss your humour, and posts -telling it like it is ,hearing about your next adventure around Zimbabwe with almost nothing. Bear Grylls called it Ultimate Survival - David Hulme called it Camping.

Go Well Shamwari

Muvhimi

RIP David. I have always enjoyed your stories and conversations. Condolences to your family and friends. You will be missed.

From the little I know about David, it seems he truly LIVED. Which is much more than many can say. He was on the list of people I'd like to have met one day.

Best to his family and friends.

Doff my hat to you Dave. RIP.

Just heard the news...

Dave you will be missed.

Lots of FB chats about hunting cricket and everything in between. Loved your Zim Photos you shared..

The world is an empty place without you...

Until we meet again...

Lale Kahle

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Originally posted by D R Hunter:
Good things were all I ever heard about this fellow.
Rest In Peace.
How old of a gentleman was he?

DR,

Dave was only 42 years old.

Condolences to his family. I really enjoyed his Facebook page and the pictures of Jimmy.

Not very good at this sort of thing. David was a class act indeed. He shall be greatly missed by all who knew him and all who have shared his writings.

It was best said by "Home from the Hills"

God Bless

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Originally posted by Antlers:
My condolences to his family. I think he has some new borders to walk...

+1

So sad, condolences to Dave's family.

my condolences to his family.
I always enjoyed his posts here