Bed-hopping accused man stoned

A man from Kensington plots on the outskirts of Bulawayo narrowly escaped death after being severely assaulted with stones, allegedly for having a relationship with a married woman.

Bongani Bandla (32) appeared in court before Bulawayo regional magistrate Dambudzo Malunga, facing charges of attempted murder. He pleaded not guilty and was remanded in custody until 1 July for the trial to begin.

According to Owen Mugari, representing the state, the incident occurred last Saturday at a mine in Kensington, where Bandla and Bernard Moyo (31), along with other miners, got into a heated argument. Bandla accused Moyo of having an affair with his wife, leading to a furious exchange of insults. In a fit of anger, Bandla grabbed stones and assaulted Moyo, causing severe head injuries that left him bleeding and unconscious.

A fellow miner rushed Moyo to the hospital, where he received urgent medical treatment. Police were alerted, leading to Bandla's subsequent arrest.