Online Reporter
Arron Nyamayaro
A HARARE man, Alexander Tapiwa Kaseke (34), was jailed for 36 months and had his driver’s licence cancelled for reckless driving.
Kaseke was arrested after he drove over the pavement at the intersection of Robert Mugabe Road and Angwa Street, hitting a traffic light (pole) and a vehicle which was travelling due north along Angwa Street.
National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said in a statement that Kaseke was prohibited from driving vehicles for 24 months.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police and the courts are now taking stern action against motorists who are recklessly driving vehicles on the country’s roads, including the central business district and built-up areas,” said Comm Nyathi.
“The action by police and court officials follows the arrest and conviction of Alexander Tapiwa Kaseke and Tichaona Dzvuvira (29) in Harare on April 29, 2025 and May 2, 2025. Tichaona Dzvuvira was arrested on May 2, 2025, after driving a public service vehicle with passengers through a pavement from Fidel Castrol Road into Bank Street.
“The driver openly showed reckless driving conduct without any regard for the safety and security of the vehicle occupants. Police were called to the scene and observed that the purported public service vehicle had no current vehicle licence, no vehicle insurance, no registration plates, had seven missing wheel nuts, no rear windscreen wiper, no rear-view mirror and openly showed fittings likely to cause danger to other road users.
“The suspect’s case is pending finalisation by the courts. With the advent of technology in policing, which includes drone usage and other gadgets, the day of reckless driving by motorists is coming to an end. Drivers of both Public Service Vehicles and private vehicles are once again reminded to be law-abiding citizens and collectively contribute towards road safety for all.”
