…ordered to pay the complainant US $150
Beverly Bizeki
Popular Masvingo DJ Michael Juwawo appeared in court for damaging his wife’s friend’s car after following an altercation triggered by suspected infidelity.
Juwawo (35) who works at Infinity Bar Downtown appeared before Masvingo Magistrate, Conceptor Ngwerume on March 14 and was asked to pay US $150 for the damages he caused.
The court heard that on March 13, 2023, the complainant Aleck Chikombe who is a friend of Juwawo’s wife went to the latter’s place of residence at Longlands Compounds Madondo Business Center, Zimuto Masvingo at around 0300 hours to give the accused’s wife a burger.
Upon arrival at the place, Chikombe was welcomed by Juwawo who received the burger and asked why he (Chikombe) brought food his wife.
An altercation arose between the two as this did not go down well with the accused and started chasing Chingombe towards his car.
Juwawo took Chikombe’s car keys leading to a scuffle between the two.
The accused was overpowered and he took a tin, hit the front windscreen and right view mirror once causing damage to the Toyota Hiace.
The court ruled that the total value of damaged part of the vehicle is US$ 150 and ordered Juwawo to pay the money before the end of this March.
The court also stated that the complainant was provocative.
