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Businessman threatens to kill estranged wife
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A Harare businessman, Nyasha Masoka (44), who owns Grill Shake and Liquor Park, has appeared in court facing serious allegations of violating a protection order and threatening to shoot his estranged wife with an unregistered firearm.
Masoka was not asked to plead when he appeared before Harare magistrate Ruth Moyo. He was granted US$150 bail with strict conditions, including not interfering with witnesses, residing at his given address, and reporting once every two weeks to CID Homicide until the case is concluded.
The complainant, Margaret Kapadza, who was married to Masoka in 2018, sought legal protection after the relationship turned violent in 2021. According to the State, Masoka allegedly became abusive and threatening, prompting Kapadza to involve a relative for mediation. During a mediation attempt, Masoka is alleged to have arrived armed with a pistol, continuing his aggressive behaviour in the presence of his brother.
Fearing for her safety and that of their child, Kapadza reported Masoka to ZRP Avondale, and on September 6, 2023, she obtained a protection order under case number HRE DV 2168/24, barring Masoka from threatening, abusing, or visiting her home and business premises.
Despite the court order, Masoka is alleged to have continued violating the restrictions. On October 1, 2023, he reportedly returned to Kapadza's residence armed with a .303 rifle, accused her of infidelity, and allegedly assaulted her and their son. He then allegedly ordered everyone to vacate the house at gunpoint.
Most recently, on May 10, Masoka allegedly visited the residence again and fired a shot into the air with a .22 Walther pistol, sending Kapadza and others in the home into hiding. They later fled to a friend's house and reported the incident to police.
Following his arrest, Masoka led detectives to Carswell Farm Shopping Centre in Nyabira, where officers recovered a .22 Walther pistol (serial number 102277LR) with three rounds, a .270 Savage rifle (serial number F475527), and six live rounds hidden under a bed at his business premises.
Masoka was unable to produce valid firearm certificates for both weapons.
Nomsa Kangara appeared for the State. The case highlights growing concerns over the enforcement of protection orders and the dangers of unlicensed firearms in domestic disputes.
Masoka was not asked to plead when he appeared before Harare magistrate Ruth Moyo. He was granted US$150 bail with strict conditions, including not interfering with witnesses, residing at his given address, and reporting once every two weeks to CID Homicide until the case is concluded.
The complainant, Margaret Kapadza, who was married to Masoka in 2018, sought legal protection after the relationship turned violent in 2021. According to the State, Masoka allegedly became abusive and threatening, prompting Kapadza to involve a relative for mediation. During a mediation attempt, Masoka is alleged to have arrived armed with a pistol, continuing his aggressive behaviour in the presence of his brother.
Fearing for her safety and that of their child, Kapadza reported Masoka to ZRP Avondale, and on September 6, 2023, she obtained a protection order under case number HRE DV 2168/24, barring Masoka from threatening, abusing, or visiting her home and business premises.
Most recently, on May 10, Masoka allegedly visited the residence again and fired a shot into the air with a .22 Walther pistol, sending Kapadza and others in the home into hiding. They later fled to a friend's house and reported the incident to police.
Following his arrest, Masoka led detectives to Carswell Farm Shopping Centre in Nyabira, where officers recovered a .22 Walther pistol (serial number 102277LR) with three rounds, a .270 Savage rifle (serial number F475527), and six live rounds hidden under a bed at his business premises.
Masoka was unable to produce valid firearm certificates for both weapons.
Nomsa Kangara appeared for the State. The case highlights growing concerns over the enforcement of protection orders and the dangers of unlicensed firearms in domestic disputes.
Source - the herald
