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Husband, wife and accomplice denied bail in Vic Falls drug case

Published

5 months ago

September 2, 2024

BY STAFF REPORTER

Lloyd Burati, Ronald Kukuya, and Kukuya’s wife, Sithengimpilo Ngwenya, appeared before Victoria Falls Magistrate Court on initial appearance on Friday, accused of possessing 210 grams of methamphetamine worth US$1,050.

The trio faces charges of contravening Section 67(1)(3) of S.I 150 of 1991 of the Medicines and Allied Substances Control (General) Regulations, 1991, and Section 38(3) of the Medicines and Allied Substances Control Act Chapter 15:03.

According to the police memorandum, Burati was arrested on August 29, after detectives received information that he was in possession of dangerous drugs at his residence. A search conducted on him led to the recovery of one sachet of substance suspected to be methamphetamine.

Further investigations led to the arrest of Kukuya, who was allegedly selling drugs to Burati. When detectives approached the two accused persons, Kukuya ingested two sachets of drugs, which were later recovered from his room.

The recovered drugs weighed 210 grams and have a street value of US$1 050

On August 30, Kukuya’s wife, Sithengimpilo Ngwenya, was also jointly charged and appeared in court alongside her husband.

The accused persons were legally represented by Givemore Muvhiringi of Muvhiringi and Associates, while the state was represented by Public Prosecutor Josephine Gurazhira.

Magistrate Linda Dzvene presided over the case and remanded the accused persons in custody for bail ruling this Monday after police asked for more time to investigate the case.

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Jambezi officer of the law turns alleged rapist

Published

3 days ago

January 27, 2025

VicFallsLive

BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI

A 39-year-old police officer stationed at Jambezi has been arraigned before the Victoria Falls Magistrates’ Court on charges of raping a 13-year-old girl. The alleged incident occurred on January 18, at around 12:30 am, when the accused officer reportedly pounced on the minor, who was with her cousin at the time.

According to the allegations, the police officer questioned the two girls about their presence at that late hour, and they explained that they were waiting for their sister. The accused then dragged the 13-year-old behind a nearby shop, where he fondled her breasts, kissed her, and ultimately raped her.

In an attempt to silence his victim, the police officer bought her two soft drinks, two packets of biscuits, and a bottle of opaque beer. The accused has been remanded to February 7, pending further proceedings.

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Victoria Falls man appears in court for rape of 13-year-old girl

Published

3 days ago

January 27, 2025

VicFallsLive

BY STAFF REPORTER

A Victoria Falls man was arraigned before the Victoria Falls Magistrates Court on charges of raping a 13-year-old girl.

According to the National Prosecuting Authority, the alleged incident occurred on October 10, last year, at around 7 pm, at a house in Chinotimba Township.

The accused allegedly entered the complainant’s bedroom while she was alone, forcefully undressed her, and raped her.

After the assault, he threatened to kill her if she revealed the incident to anyone.

The matter only came to light on January 12, when the complainant confided in her aunt about her ordeal.

The case has been remanded to tomorrow.

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Victoria Falls man jailed for defying protection order, threatening ex-wife’s life

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3 days ago

January 27, 2025

VicFallsLive

BY WANDILE TSHUMA

A Victoria Falls man has been sentenced to ten months in prison for violating a protection order and threatening to kill his ex-wife.

According to the National Prosecuting Authority, the man breached the protection order by visiting his ex-wife’s home, where he threatened her with a knife and hurled vulgar insults.

The court heard that the protection order had been issued to protect the ex-wife from her former husband’s abusive behavior.

However, the man flagrantly disregarded the order, putting his ex-wife’s life in danger.

In passing sentence, the magistrate emphasized the seriousness of violating protection orders and the need to protect victims of domestic violence.