Lupane

Lupane men convicted for raping minors: Sentenced to 17 and 20 years imprisonment

Published

3 months ago

August 21, 2024

BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI

Two men from Lupane have been convicted and sentenced for sexual crimes against minors, according to the National Prosecuting Authority.

In the first case, a 26-year-old man from Jotsholo was found guilty on three counts, including indecent assault and rape.

The accused had been left in charge of his two nieces, aged 12 and 9, in March.

He fondled their breasts and caressed their privates, threatening to harm them if they spoke out. Later that month, he raped the 12-year-old.

The abuse came to light in May when the girl confided in her aunt, leading to the accused’s arrest.

He was sentenced to 12 months for the indecent assault charges and 20 years for the rape charge.

In a separate case, a 33-year-old man from the same district was convicted and sentenced to 17 years in prison for raping a 16-year-old girl.

According to the state, on June 10, the accused found the girl alone at home, dragged her to a nearby bush, and raped her, threatening to harm her if she reported the incident. The girl confided in her mother, leading to the accused’s arrest.

Lupane

Conductor killed in bus accident along Dandanda-Jotsholo road

Published

19 hours ago

November 20, 2024

VicFallsLive

BY STAFF REPORTER

A bus conductor lost his life in a tragic accident along Dandanda-Jotsholo Road in Lupane after being run over by the bus he was working on.

The incident occurred on November 17, at approximately 1:30 a.m.

According to the police report, the conductor was hanging precariously on the moving bus and unfortunately slipped and fell, resulting in fatal injuries.

The police are now urging bus operators and crew members to exercise extreme caution and adhere to safety protocols to avoid such devastating accidents.

They specifically warn against allowing loaders or conductors to hang dangerously on moving vehicles, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing safety on the roads.

In the community

Lupane woman accused of killing own child

Published

2 months ago

September 23, 2024

VicFallsLive

BY WANDILE TSHUMA

A 22-year-old woman has appeared in court, facing murder charges after the death of her 14-month-old baby boy.

The incident occurred in Lupane on September 6.

According to the state, Patience Gelly Moyo is accused of taking her child outside and throwing him onto a rock surface, resulting in his death.

Lupane magistrate’s court was told that, she then moved the body to a bedroom hut and locked the door.

According to reports , Moyo took her child from the kitchen hut and went outside, where she committed the act.

After realizing the child was dead, she moved the body to the bedroom hut and locked the door. She then proceeded to the garden, returning home around 11AM to inform her mother-in-law of the child’s death.

A post-mortem examination revealed that the child’s death was caused by assault.

Moyo has been remanded in custody pending police investigations and medical examinations by two doctors in terms of the Mental Health Act.

She is scheduled to appear in court on October 1.

Binga

Matabeleland North Province grapples with chronic illnesses and low school attendance

Published

2 months ago

September 10, 2024

VicFallsLive

BY STAFF REPORTER

New report reveals concerning trends in Matabeleland North Province: High rates of chronic illnesses like HIV & disability conditions, plus lower school attendance rates.