A 23-year-old man named Tafadzwa Hapureni from Mushakavanhu Village under Chief Mutema in Chipinge appeared before the Chipinge Magistrate’s Court.
He was facing two charges – one for endangering or obstructing the free movement of persons, and another for unlawful entry.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), on 15 July 2024 between 6 AM and 7 AM, Hapureni, along with his accomplice Isaac Chitengwa (who is still at large), barricaded the Birchenough-Mt Silinda road at Musani Shops.
They used burning tyres, iron sheets, and large stones randomly placed in the middle of the road, blocking a stretch of approximately 200 meters. 
Three days later, on the night of 18 July 2024 at around 10 PM, Hapureni and Chitengwa broke into a tuckshop (a small retail store) located at Musani Shops.
They stole two mobile phones and an assortment of groceries, causing a total loss of US$256. However, the stolen items were later recovered by the police.
The police investigation led to the arrest of Hapureni, while his accomplice Chitengwa remains at large. 
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A man named Tafadzwa from Chipinge went to court for blocking a road with things like rocks and fire. He also broke into and stole from a store. The police caught him but his partner got away. He caused a lot of trouble and hurt the community. The police got back the stolen things. He had to face the court and tell what he did. It's important to follow the law and not cause problems for others.

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