In a disturbing incident that unfolded in Mazowe, a man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for assaulting his neighbor’s sister after being caught in the act by the victim’s brother. The case, which has shocked the local community, was brought to the Bindura Regional Magistrates’ Court where 25-year-old Fact Lampton Dire appeared before Magistrate Amos Mbobo.
The assault occurred on August 2, at approximately 5:00 am, when Dire encountered the victim on a secluded footpath. According to court proceedings, Dire accosted the victim, grabbing her by the collar and forcibly bringing her to the ground. In a violent struggle, Dire covered the victim’s mouth, attempting to silence her cries for help.
The situation took a harrowing turn when the victim’s brother, alerted by her desperate screams, arrived at the scene. Upon discovering the assault in progress, he, along with other concerned residents, intervened to apprehend Dire. They performed a citizen’s arrest and subsequently handed Dire over to the police.
Dire, who admitted to the charges, faced the full weight of justice in court. Magistrate Amos Mbobo handed down a 20-year prison sentence, reflecting the gravity of Dire’s actions and the distress caused to the victim and her family.
This case underscores the urgent need for community vigilance and support systems to protect individuals from such heinous acts. The swift response of the victim’s brother and local residents played a crucial role in bringing Dire to justice, highlighting the importance of collective action in combating violence.
In other news – Tytie and Kiki lose court case against Munetsi
In a significant legal development, social media personalities Tytie and Kiki have lost their defamation case against renowned South African businessman Munetsi. The High Court has ruled in favor of Munetsi, ordering the duo to pay R2 million in damages for the harm caused to his reputation.
The case revolved around defamatory statements made by Tytie and Kiki, which Munetsi claimed were false and damaging to his public image. According to court documents, the allegations made by the defendants were deemed to be baseless and had a substantial negative impact on Munetsi’s personal and professional life. Read More
