-Alliance The duo that has a propensity of committing
similar offences while on bail are facing allegations of breaching COVID-19
safety regulations after they held a Press conference outside the Harare
Magistrates’ Courts calling for the release of fellow party member Makomborero
Haruziviishe.
After hearing arguments of both the defence and prosecution
High Court judge, Justice Tawanda Chitapi granted the appeal for bail by the
opposition party members on the grounds of changed circumstances.
Mamombe and Chimbiri are accused of breaching Covid-19
regulations after they allegedly held a press conference at Harare Magisrate’s
Court. They successfully applied for bail after four attempts.
Chitapi stated that if a criminal offence is related the
conduct will constitute a threat to criminal justice and bail system.
Chitapi said Bianca Makwande was supposed to establish if
the applicants had established new facts when they reapplied for bail on
changed circumstances.
Alec Muchadehama had submitted that Covid-19 regulations
have been relaxed and that she was allowed to address a gathering of not more
than 50 people.
“However, my comment on the grounds of appeal is that they
are generalised with no impact on their request. The appellants should have
attacked the decision by the lower court to deny them bail,” Chitapi said.
Chitapi said only one ground out of 12 submitted was
powerful. The judge said the two should give the criminal justice system a
chance to determine their innocence than to continue re-offending saying this
is more like mockery of the justice system of the country in defiance of the
existing laws.
“Mamombe has much to lose if she disregards the law which
she helped to create but will give her another chance to reform,” he further
ruled. The judge also warned her to respect her oath as a parliamentarian.
Chitapi said Chimbiri is a support cast actress who only
imitates or follows what Mamombe does.
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