Online Reporter
Arron Nyamayaro
A Greystone Park man, Fungai Quintone Tawengwa, 46, was arrested on Monday for the alleged murder of his lover, Cordelia Masalethulini, 45.
Fungai is set to appear in court today.
Cordelia’s body was discovered half-naked along Domboshava Road in Borrowdale.
A security guard, the first to encounter the scene, initially believed he had witnessed a hit-and-run accident and promptly reported it to the authorities. However, upon arrival, police determined that the circumstances pointed to foul play rather than an accident.
According to local residents, Fungai and Cordelia had been involved in a heated argument just a day prior to the incident.
The couple reportedly spent Sunday together, dining and drinking at Helensvale Shopping Centre, which drew the attention of onlookers.
“Around 8pm, they decided to head to Domboshava but ended up at the home of one of Fungai’s friends in Borrowdale,” one resident recounted.
“They had a misunderstanding, and Cordelia refused to go home with Fungai.
“Eventually, they left together, heading toward home.”
Investigation revealed blood stains in one of the rooms at the residence where they had been, raising additional concerns about the circumstances leading to Cordelia’s death.
National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi was unavailable for comment, but sources indicate that the case has been officially reported at the Borrowdale Police Station and is under active investigation.
