Pastor assaults female neighbour for gossiping about him

Gills Mangalias (33) a pastor from the Flames of Fire Church in Waterfalls, Harare, will today appear at the Mbare Magistrates' Courts for sentence on charges of assaulting a female neighbour whom he accused of spreading falsehoods about him.

The court heard that on July 11 this year, Mangalias had a misunderstanding with Dorcas Chowozayi over some gossip issues.

During the argument, Mangalias allegedly turned violent and struck Chowozayi with an empty bottle and dish before he went on to pour water on her face.

Mangalias pleaded guilty to the assault charge yesterday when he appeared before magistrate Shelly Zvenyika and pledged to fund his neighbour's medical costs.