They also allegedly stole R2 500, US$1 800 and a cell phone
belonging to the complainant during the assault.
The incident took place while Cllr Manatsa was attending a
political meeting at former Beitbridge West legislator Mr Morgan Ncube’s house
in Dulivhadzimu suburb in the border town.
The house is also used by the opposition party as its
district office.
Anthony Shoko (28), Winston Mugudo (25), Aaron Makumbe
(24), Miller Kuwe (31), Decent Dube (35), Forget Chirenda (35), and Cosmas
Chimonyo (23) appeared before Beitbridge resident magistrate Mr Takudzwa
Gwazemba on Monday facing assault and theft charges.
They were remanded out of custody to April 16 on $300 000
bail each pending trial.
As part of the bail conditions, they were ordered to report
once a week at Beitbridge Police Station, reside at their given addresses until
the matter is finalised, and not interfere with State witnesses.
Prosecuting, Mr Ronald Mugwagwa said on March 6, the
complainant was attending a CCC meeting at the party offices when the accused
persons confronted him.
The court heard that Shoko ordered Cllr Manatsa to leave
the house accusing him of aligning himself with a faction led by Mr Tshabangu.
“The accused persons grabbed the complainant and dragged
him outside the house where they assaulted him,” said Mr Mugwagwa.
The court heard that the gang dragged the complaint out of
the yard and dumped him on the road. During the scuffle, the complainant
sustained back injuries and a swollen left arm.
“During the assault, the accused persons took the
complainant’s shoes, a small bag containing R2 500, US$1 800, and a cell
phone,” said Mr Mugwagwa.
A report was made to the police leading to the accused
person’s arrest and nothing was recovered. Chronicle
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