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Zimbabwean Man Sought By Police For Allegedly Killing 90-year-old Grandmother Over Witchcraft Accusation

11 months agoTue, 06 Feb 2024 05:37:34 GMT
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Zimbabwean Man Sought By Police For Allegedly Killing 90-year-old Grandmother Over Witchcraft Accusation

A 25-year-old Zimbabwean man named Takudzwa Mugariri is currently being sought by the police after allegedly assaulting and killing his 94-year-old grandmother, Easther Marozva accusing her of witchcraft. The incident took place in Marozva Village, Chief Banga, Shurugwi. According to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), the suspect accused his grandmother of practising witchcraft and proceeded to burn her clothes before attacking her with a log. A police report seen by Pindula News says the victim was found with multiple wounds on her body. Read the police report:

Police in Gweru are appealing for information which may lead to the arrest of Takudzwa Mugariri (25) who is being sought in connection with a case of murder in which his grandmother, Easther Marozva (94) died at Marozva Village, Chief Banga, Shurugwi on 03/02/24. The suspect had accused the victim of witchcraft before burning her clothes and assaulting her with a log. The victim was found with multiple wounds all over the body.

The police are urging anyone with information about the suspect’s whereabouts to report to the nearest police station.

Witchcraft is still prevalent in rural areas of Zimbabwe, and it is not uncommon for local reports or newspaper stories about such practices to surface almost every week. In 2006, the government acknowledged the existence of supernatural powers but stated that the use of magic to harm others is prohibited.

Many Zimbabweans, especially those who grow up in rural areas, find it challenging to dismiss the belief in witchcraft. Gokwe, a district known for cotton production in the Midlands province, has gained notoriety for its association with witchcraft and the occult. In terms of reported cases, Gokwe could be considered a contender for the “Witchcraft Order of Merit,” along with the alleged lightning-makers of Chipinge.

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Different opinions exist regarding the understanding of witchcraft and the occult. Christian churches recognise only the existence of a “good” spirit, known as the Holy Spirit, while associating witchcraft with Satanism. Others argue that Zimbabweans should respect their ancestral traditions and perform rituals that were favoured by their forefathers.

Witchcraft refers to the practice and belief in magical abilities and it’s different from the occult which pertains to knowledge of the hidden. Throughout history, there have been numerous unexplained occurrences that extend beyond rational and scientific explanations, fueling beliefs in witchcraft and the occult.

Despite Zimbabwe’s reputation as a predominantly Christian nation, with more than 90% of the population identifying with a denomination, belief in witchcraft and the occult remains widespread. Stories circulate about lightning being “manufactured” in certain areas of Manicaland, with bolts supposedly sent to strike down enemies and rivals. In Mashonaland West and Central provinces, there are mentions of a magical spell called runyoka, which married individuals supposedly use to catch cheating spouses.

Occasionally, there are reports and images of self-proclaimed witches being caught naked in people’s houses, as their nocturnal activities are unexpectedly revealed in the morning light.

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37 Comments

never · 11 months ago
witchcraft is real but kuuraya munhu not the solution needed to do matalks together
BIG T · 11 months ago
Rudo💅? Ndyp kondipe **** zveshaa
gm · 11 months ago
ngozi yapinda mumusha ma 1 atanga hapana chawagona ,woti jeri rakumirira nyangwe varoyi variko dzidzai kunamata Mwari anokurwirai kwete kuuraya chembere ine 94yrs yanga yatosarirwa nemakore mashoma ekurarama panyika, anatsika mutanda ne phophets enhema anokusvitsai pakaoma
Gandavaroyi · 11 months ago
Gokwe
holy 10 · 11 months ago
witchcraft is equals to Satanism
Kongaring Kongara · 11 months ago
Ummmmm,pakaipa mhani.Tino believer zvakasiyana kana taona zvisirikufamba muhupenyu hwangu,but kuzouraya ambuya uku i wrong yakaita mupfanha uyu pasi nekudenga.Mutongo wake wakamumirira.
xx · 11 months ago
my grandma died last year on 16 June, she was 99yrs. if you how much I miss her. let's respect these elders, kuchembera hakusi kuroya
zim · 11 months ago
true, musati kana makundikana muhupenyu monanga vakwegura huroyi ,kurarama inyasha, regai kushungurudza chembere
dhara · 11 months ago
Watinyadzisireiko nhai mushurugwi newe ukachembera unenge wonzi muroyi pabate ipapo
Pppp · 11 months ago
Munhu akangoita above 70yrs anenge yakunzi muroyi, newewo irikuti ma chembere aya hanzwisisike chasvika nguva yekuti unenge wakunzi urimuroyi
Bvepfepfe · 11 months ago
😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲 Iiiii apa 25 year old anotoita believe zvinenge zvataurwa ne N'anga kuti Gogo vako vararama 94 years pa nyika ngava urayiwe. This is terrible, so sad
. · 11 months ago
at rudo urumbwa babako vakatambisa semen panewe dai vaka**** pasi zvavo you're a waste useless being go hang
. · 11 months ago
at rudo urumbwa babako vakatambisa semen panewe dai vaka**** pasi zvavo you're a waste useless being go hang
. · 11 months ago
at rudo urumbwa babako vakatambisa semen panewe dai vaka**** pasi zvavo you're a waste useless being go hang
Tman · 11 months ago
There is no thing called witchcraft zvingori physiological apo
The witch works construction dziripo fani · 11 months ago
It's a curse that gets bestowed with devious magnanimous magical force and to achieve such architectural skill that apprenticeship training, you have to have twisted energies like ku poronga kwangekuchiitika ku CCC, nothing was worthwhile kwaari vaingo shora shora everything else no success ever recorded but kuipa kwazvo kwango self detonater with some remnants of great value remain intact(Coltart worthwhile works) others blown into splinters and the blues revolutionary crappie
zenzo · 11 months ago
if arrested . needs more than 50yesars+ inside chikurubi for murder with intent to kill or life in the cells
💅 Rudo · 11 months ago
Haasi fugu here uyu
machembere · 11 months ago
machembere anoroya vaniti ita zvavakaita ivo zvekuromba kkkkk
Learnmore judah · 11 months ago
Varoyi variko and vanovhiringidza life yevana kazhinji kacho. Ukazvibata unoita hasha
King George · 11 months ago
Gokwe kwakuseri kwekuseri
takazvionera · 11 months ago
gumbura nevamwe vake vekumassge vanotoroya Maserati kwete husiku
Report manyama · 11 months ago
Gokwe could be considered a contender for the “Witchcraft Order of Merit,” along with the alleged lightning-makers of Chipinge. 🤣🤣🤣
sho.n.do · 11 months ago
order of man
Mabviravira · 11 months ago
Pasi neMhondii!!!!!!! ...
· 11 months ago
... especially iri kuState House.
Witch · 11 months ago
The witch association of Zimbabwe has vacancy of human resources manager duty of employ serious witch that Wii bewitch Tshabangu
kg 16 · 11 months ago
machemembere Aya manje haanzwisisike 😂
fugu pfeee · 11 months ago
headline iri kuti 90 year old but mukati mwenyaya mukuti 94 years

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