In a shocking turn of events, Sibongiseni Mfanaso Mpofu (28) allegedly tried to burn Christine Ncube (72) at the stake, accusing her of bewitching him. The drama unfolded in Lupane, where Mpofu’s alleged superstition turned deadly.

Mpofu reportedly struck Ncube with an axe on the head, then poured paraffin on her and set her ablaze. Ncube sustained severe burns but was rescued by villagers and rushed to St Luke’s Hospital, later transferred to Mpilo Hospital.

Mpofu was arrested and faces charges of attempted murder. But the question remains: what drove him to such brutality?

Meanwhile, in Beitbridge…
Thaboluhle Maseko (34) was caught with 12 kilograms of dagga hidden in a paddled stool. The police intercepted the Toyota Hiace vehicle at the North Bound Bus Terminus, and Maseko’s clever hiding spot wasn’t clever enough.

In a disturbing incident, Chidamoyo Tsingano (67) lost his life trying to rescue a woman from an attacker in Kuwadzana 8. The unknown assailant stabbed Tsingano once in the chest, and he died at the scene.

Mystery in Chiweshe…
The body of Tatenda Nyamhandu (27) was found dumped in a well with severe injuries. The police are investigating, but the motive behind Nyamhandu’s murder remains a mystery.

These stories highlight the darker side of human nature, where superstition, violence, and crime can have devastating consequences.
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