
Wellington Chikaka (27) of Spitzkop Suburb pleaded not
guilty to charges of indecent assault and disorderly conduct when he appeared
on separate occasions before Gwanda magistrate, Miss Lerato Nyathi. Chikaka was
placed off remand and both cases will proceed by way of summons.
Prosecuting, Miss Ethel Mahachi said Chikaka fondled the
breast of a female cop based at Gwanda Urban Police Station who cannot be named
for ethical reasons on 28 April while she was in the company of her husband.
“On 28 April at around 2am, the complainant was in a taxi
with her husband on their way home while Chikaka was in the same vehicle
sitting next to her on the other side. When they were at Gwanda Police Station
residential area where she and her husband were dropping off, Chikaka extended
his hand and fondled the complainant’s right breast. The complainant confronted
Chikaka over his actions and in response he uttered vulgar words at the
complainant which resulted in a misunderstanding. The complainant reported the
matter to the police,’’ she said.
In the other charge, Chikaka appeared jointly with the
complainant’s husband before Miss Lerato facing a disorderly conduct charge.
Chikaka pleaded not guilty to the allegations while his co-accused was
convicted on his own plea of guilty.
Prosecuting, Miss Glenda Nare submitted an application for
the accused persons to be charged separately. The complainant’s husband was
ordered to pay a $100 fine or sentenced to two months imprisonment in case of
default. Chikaka will proceed by way of summons on a date yet to be advised.
Miss Nare said after Chikaka fondled the complainant’s
breast her husband became furious over the matter and confronted him which led
to a fight between them. In mitigation, the woman’s husband said he fought
Chikaka as he became offended when he fondled his wife’s breast. He said when
he tried to engage him over the matter Chikaka hurled insults at him which made
him more furious. Sunday News
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