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Inyathi man brutally kills granny after tsikamunda says she was sucking his blood

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BY NOTHANDO DUBE

A man from Inyathi in Matabeleland North brutally killed a 70 year-old woman after a self-proclaimed exorcist (commonly known as tsikamutanda) told him that she was in the habit of sucking his blood for ritual purposes.

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Fifty year-old Mehluli Tshuma has since been sentenced to 20 years for the gruesome murder by Bulawayo High Court judge Justice Martin Makonese during a recent Hwange circuit court session.

Prosecutor Bhekimpilo Tshabalala told the court that on September 23, 29, Tshuma saw the woman wandering at 2 am around a neighbour’s plot that had been cleared for the construction of a homestead.

Two days later, at 11 am the man was on his way to Inyathi police station in the company of his wife to a make a report suggesting that the woman was bewitching him when he saw her at the plot.

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Tshabalala said Tshuma was “overcome with rage” and handed a knobkerrie he was carrying to his wife before picking a log, which he used to strike the woman six times all over her body until she collapsed.

“The accused left the deceased lying down and proceeded to Inyathi Police station where he surrendered himself to the police,” Tshabalala said.

A post-mortem report showed that the woman died due to “severe brain damage, skull bones fracture and head trauma.”

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“A log which was used to assault the deceased had a height of 170 centimetres and weighed 1, 7 kilogrammes,” the prosecutor said, adding that Tshuma failed to exercise self-control.

“The accused was supposed to be aware of issues of self-control as he had been told by tsikamutandas four days before the incident and he could have attacked the deceased at that moment,” Tshabalala said.

“After two hits, the old woman asked why the accused was hitting her.

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“The accused was not merciful and continued to hit the old woman until she died.

“The accused intentionally wanted to kill the deceased as no first aid was attempted on the deceased.”

Tshuma, through his lawyers, said a tsikamutanda from Gokwe had told him that the woman was bewitching him and sucking his blood.

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The tsikamutanda cleansed his homestead because he could not sleep at night and had “strange visions.”

In his ruling, Justice Makonese said although Tshuma was manipulated by the tsikamutanda, he committed premeditated murder.

“The accused was a victim of manipulation by tsikamutandas, but loss of human life cannot be condoned,” the judge said.

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“The murder was committed in aggravated circumstances, therefore, I find you guilty of contravening Section 47 of the Criminal (Codification) Act and thereby sentence you to 20 years in prison.

“There is a need for communities to seek amicable ways of solving issues, which involve bringing matters to community leaders and never taking the law to their own hands.”

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Police Hunt For A Nkayi Murder Fugitive

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A Nkayi man is reportedly on the run after allegedly assaulting a fellow villager with an unknown object on the head on New Year’s Day. 

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Police have identified the fugitive at Joinisa Tshuma from Dabe village who is being sought for a murder charge. 

“ZRP is appealing for information which may lead to the arrest of Joinisa Tshuma who is being sought in connection with a case of murder in which Mcebisi Moyo died on 07/01/24,” police appealed. 

“The suspect allegedly assaulted the victim on the head with an unknown object near a bush in Dabe Village, Nkayi on 01/01/24 before he fled the scene.”

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According to police, the victim sustained some head injuries and he was admitted at Nkayi District Hospital where he succumbed to the injuries.

Meanwhile, Police in Machipisa are also  investigating a case of murder which occurred on Wednesday, in which a yet to be identified male adult approximately aged 30 years who was wearing a yellow t-shirt, black trousers, black gum boots and a black cap, was found lying dead with a stab wound on the back near Mapuranga Transport Service Garage in Harare. 

Police are also appealing to the public with information surrounding the incident. 

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“Anyone with information to report at any nearest Police Station.” 

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Full ZRP Statement on Armed Robberies Raiding Elite Schools 

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As the schools open, parents and guardians are in the process of paying school fees, levies and other related school costs, for their children.

School authorities are therefore urged to deposit all monies at financial institutions to curb armed robbery cases.

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The issue of collecting cash by school authorities at schools should be reconsidered given the recent armed robbery cases.

The Police has recorded armed robbery cases in Bulawayo and Chinhoyi in which schools are being targeted.

In one of the cases, unknown suspects pounced at George Silundika High School at corner George Silundika Street and Third Avenue, Bulawayo on 06th January 2024, where they stole US$17 280.00 cash which was in a cash box.

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In another case which occurred at Lomagundi College, Chinhoyi on 09th January 2024, 12 unknown suspects attacked security guards before stealing an undisclosed amount of cash, a Mazda Tribute motor vehicle, cellphones and laptops, among other valuables.

School authorities are urged to step up security measures at schools and employ guards from reputable security service providers who constantly monitor and review deployments.

Above all, school authorities should install CCTV at points of entry and administration offices.

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The Zimbabwe Republic Police is concerned that some of these robbery cases are resulting from leakage of information.

Members of the public are warned that those who provide inside information to robbery syndicates will be arrested.

Police crack teams are firm on the ground and will pounce on armed robbery syndicates for the law to take its course in earnest.

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ARTUZ condemns government for opening of school amid Cholera outbreak

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BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI 

The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has condemned the government’s decision to reopen schools due to the cholera outbreak wreaking havoc in most parts of the country, labeling the move reckless and disregarding the pressing concerns raised by parents and teachers. 

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Statistics released by the Ministry of Health and Child Care last week showed since the outbreak of cholera, Zimbabwe has recorded 15 137 suspected cholera cases, 1 759 confirmed cases, 14 578 recoveries, 67 confirmed deaths and 266 suspected deaths.

“We vehemently condemn the government’s reckless decision to open schools amidst the widespread cholera outbreak, completely disregarding the pressing concerns raised by parents and teachers,” reads the statement.

“We demand that the government immediately mobilize substantial resources to ensure the safe reopening of schools because our children deserve nothing less than a secure and conducive learning environment. 

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“It is the duty of the government to provide sanitary solutions and ensure the safety and well-being of our children.

The union also called on the government to consider an upward increment of teachers’ salaries, criticizing the government’s lack of engagement with educators, particularly regarding their ongoing demand for a US$1 260 salary.

“Also, it is utterly disappointing to witness such a hasty move without even bothering to engage with the educators who have been tirelessly advocating for a just salary of US$1260.

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“The safety and welfare of our students and teachers should be the utmost priority, but it seems that the government is callously neglecting this responsibility.

“It is high time for the government to prioritize the well-being of our education system and take meaningful action to address the urgent needs of our dedicated teachers. ” 

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