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A PUMULA Old man’s world came crashing down when he was called to identify a body lying near his neighbourhood, only to discover it was his beloved wife — murdered after a night out drinking.
Police have identified the victim as Sibonile Beval Ngwenya (34) of Pumula Old. Assistant Inspector Thandekile Ndlovu, the Bulawayo Police Deputy Spokesperson, confirmed the tragic case.
“Police is investigating a case of murder which occurred in Pumula Old, Bulawayo,” she said.
On 10 November 2025 at around 8pm, Ngwenya was seen drinking beer at a local sports bar in Pumula Old. The following morning, her husband received chilling news from a neighbour.
“On the 11th of November 2025 at around 0630 hours, her husband was informed by a neighbour that there was a body of a deceased person which looked like that of his wife lying near a certain house in Pumula Old,” said Asst Insp Ndlovu.
The stunned man rushed to the scene — and there she was. His wife lay dead on the ground, surrounded by shattered beer bottles and signs of a violent struggle.
“Broken beer bottles were scattered on the ground, there were struggling marks and several cuts all over the body,” said Asst Insp Ndlovu.
The body was taken to United Bulawayo Hospitals for post-mortem as investigations continue.
Asst Insp Ndlovu appealed for public assistance.
“We appeal to members of the public with information that may lead to the arrest of the accused person to come forward and report at any nearest police station or contact ZRP Pumula on 02922-422907,” she said.
The provincial deputy spokesperson urged residents to resolve conflicts peacefully.
“We encourage members of the public to solve their differences in an amicable way and desist from violence.”
The horrific discovery has left the Pumula community shaken, with neighbours describing the husband’s cries of anguish as “the most painful sound ever heard on the street.”
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