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Didmus Bonde (34), the Epworth Ward 4 councillor, allegedly teamed up with his youth chairman and assaulted Zanu-PF youth vice chair for Chaminuka District (Ep-worth), Shupikai Nota, for supporting that party.
Bonde was arraigned before Harare magistrate Ms Paidamoyo Mukumbiri who remanded him out of custody to February 16 this year on US$20 bail. He was ordered not to interfere with State witnesses and to continue residing at his given address.
The State alleges that on Saturday last week at around 1pm, Nota was at his tuckshop in Epworth with his friends.
They were discussing issues related to the restructuring of Zanu-PF in their area as had occurred that morning.
Bonde allegedly arrived in the company of his friend, only identified as Thomas.
It is alleged Bonde grabbed Nota by the neck and slapped him across the face. He allegedly uttered the words: “Uchafira mahara, Zanu ikozvino yave history.” (You will die for nothing, Zanu-PF is now history). The State says he and his friend then walked away. Nota reported the assault leading to Bonde’s arrest. — CR.
derick.khumalo
Online Reporter