By Tinaani Nyabereka
SHURUGWI – A woman is fighting for her life in hospital after being struck with a machete by her husband’s ex-wife on August 31, 2024 at about 1400 hours at Kobodo village under Chief Nhema in Shurugwi.
Circumstances are that the victim, Plaxedes Ndebele was seated at her homestead with a friend when the accused, Christine Chikamande a female adult of the same village, who is Ndebele’s husband’s ex-wife arrived.
Chikamande withdrew a machete from her bag and struck Ndebele four times on her body, then fled, leaving Ndebele lying on the ground bleeding.
The matter was reported to police who attended scene and took Ndebele to Shurugwi District Hospital.
In another incident, a 57-year-old man was found dead near Dhimbamihwa Business Centre, Lower Gwelo on September 1, 2024 at about 0600 hours.
The deceased was identified as Maxwell Giyane of Village Veti Chief Sogwala, Lower Gwelo.
Sources close to the incident said on August 31, 2024 Maxwell Giyane was drinking beer with other patrons at Giyani General Dealer and at about 2030 hours all other patrons left the shop leaving Maxwell drinking alone.
At around 2100 hours the shop attendant Natasha Giyane, (27) of Pakama Village, Chief Sogwala asked Maxwell Giyane to leave the shop as it was time for closing. He complied and left the shop heading to his homestead which is about 600 meters away from the business centre.
The following morning at about 0600 hours Maxwell was found dead at an open space which leads to his homestead with bruises all over his body.
Midlands Provincial Police Spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed both incidents and appealed for information that could aid police investigations on both incidents.
“We are appealing to anyone with information that can aid police investigation in the two incidents to approach the nearest police station,” Mahoko said.
