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Two Harare City Council employees have been convicted and fined for assaulting a street vendor in an incident that occurred in July 2024.
Peter Muwonde (41) and Tapiwa Bere (40) were each fined US$200 after being found guilty of assaulting Shepherd Mavhiza, who was selling books on a street corner.
By Vongai Masuka
According to the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ), Mavhiza was selling books at the intersection of Bute and Rezende Streets on July 30, 2024, at approximately 9:00 AM when he heard someone shout “Kanzuru!” (Council!). Fearing arrest, he fled the scene.
Muwonde, who was driving a council vehicle, apprehended Mavhiza and proceeded to assault him with open hands and fists before forcing him into the vehicle.
Bere then joined in, striking Mavhiza multiple times with a baton stick.
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