Mangoma's bodyguard in the dock

Renewal Democrats of Zimbabwe president, Elton Mangoma's three bodyguards appeared in court yesterday for allegedly assaulting an MDC-Renewal Team activist who accused their leader of snatching his wife.

Nelson Mukwenha (34), Rekai Toto (29) and Pardon Maingehama (36) appeared before Harare magistrate Ms Blessing Murwisi facing assault charges.

They allegedly assaulted a Renewal team activist Believe Tevera (25) of No. 5426 73 Crescent in Harare who accused Mangoma of snatching his wise, Yemurai Maravanyika. The trio is expected in court on Tuesday for trial.

Prosecutor Ms Tariro Gwatidzo alleged that on May 26 this year around 11 am the trio approached Tevera at Eastlea Shopping Centre.