Staff Reporter

ZANU PF member, Raphael Ndlovu was axed on the face by Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) member at Magwegwe West terminus on 6 July 2023.

A contact has revealed that a CCC member, Lihlohonolo Magabo approached Ndlovu who was wearing a ZANU PF t/shirt and questioned him why he was wearing the ZANU PF regalia.

“A CCC member named Lihlohonolo Magabo approached a ZANU PF member Raphael Ndlovu who was wearing ZANU PF regalia and questioned him why he was putting on a ZANU PF t/shirt. This did not go down well with Ndlovu who responded to him stating that there was nothing wrong with him putting on the regalia that belonged to aparty of his choice.

“Hell broke loose on Ndlovu who was slapped on the face by Magabo. This ignited a fist fight resulting in the axing of Ndlovu by Magabo,” said the contact.

According to the contact, an attempted murder docket was opened under CR10/7/23 and Magabo is set to appear in court. Ndlovu was admitted at Mpilo Hospital.

Meanwhile, Magistrate Scholastic Kagwere further remanded CCC Chirumhanzu national assembly candidate, Patrick Cheza together with five other CCC activists out of custody to 27 July 2023. The six are facing charges of assault and malicious damage to property.

CCC has been engaging in violence despite President Emmerson Mnangagwa`s call for peace during and after the elections. Last week CCC Ward 26 local authority candidate, Knowledge Chigoma attacked ZANU PF Ngorezha District Chairman, Paymore Ngwarangwara at Ngorezha Business Centre in Hurungwe West constituency because of the former`s attachment to the ZANU PF party.