A 57-year-old man from Nyanga has been convicted of domestic violence by the Nyanga Magistrates’ Court following assaults on his wife and 17-year-old son.
Court records show that on 25 December 2025, the offender assaulted his wife at their homestead in Chief Saunyama, striking her with a solar light and causing a swollen left hand. Two days later, on 27 December 2025, he assaulted his teenage son, who had intervened during a domestic dispute, slapping him twice on the back of the head and causing head pain. Police were called, and the man was subsequently arrested.
The court sentenced him to six months’ imprisonment, wholly suspended, on condition that he completes 210 hours of community service.
A spokesperson for the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) said: “The National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe reiterates its position against gender-based and domestic violence and encourages communities to resolve conflicts through peaceful and lawful means.”
“Combating crime and corruption is a shared responsibility. Prompt reporting and community vigilance are essential in protecting families,”added the Authority.
The case underscores ongoing efforts by the NPAZ to curb domestic violence and hold offenders accountable.
