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Danisa Masuku
A MAN who could not bear “too many challenges” after the death of his wife decided to tragically end his life by hanging himself from the roof trusses of his bedroom.
Tanetseka Tsiga (44) from Nkulumane suburb in Bulawayo decided to hang himself and left three suicide notes detailing the main reasons why he took his life. One of the suicide notes that this reporter gleaned partially read: “After the death of my wife who died a couple of years back my life turned upside down and I have been facing challenges. Things got difficult for me and my children.”
Tsiga stayed with his two children aged 13 and 15. A family member who spoke to B-Metro on condition of anonymity said: “My uncle stayed at the house with his two children. He used to tell us that since the passing on of his wife a couple of years ago his life has been very difficult and he could not bear the pressure of raising the children alone. He told us that the death of his wife left a huge void in his heart which could not heal and it affected him.”
His lifeless body was discovered by his children when they arrived home in the evening from the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) last Friday.
“When they returned in the evening they were shocked to find their father not in his usual place — sitting room. The eldest child dashed to check on him in his bedroom and she was greeted with a scary sight of his lifeless body hanging from the roof trusses.
She retreated and burst into screams. A neighbour rushed to Tsiga’s home and after that, the incident was reported to the police,” said a family member.
Bulawayo Police Spokesperson Inspector Abednico Ncube confirmed the incident and said: “We would like to urge members of the public to seek counselling whenever they are faced with challenges rather than resorting to taking their own lives.”
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