BINGA — A 29-year-old cheeky Binga villager, who fondled a married woman’s breasts in the presence of her husband, has been ordered to perform 210 hours of community service for indecent assault.
Report By SILAS NKALA STAFF REPORTER
Stanley Siazanga of Kalonga village in Siabuwa was convicted of the charge despite his denials when he appeared before Binga resident magistrate Stephen Ndlovu last week.
The court initially sentenced him to a six-month jail term which was later wholly suspended on condition he performed 210 hours of community service at Binga Police Station starting last Sunday.
Prosecutor Bruce Maphosa told the court that on October 5 at 9pm, the complainant Dinah Rice (23) of Binga Training Centre and her husband Thabani Moyo were taking a walk along a bush path from Govera area last night when they met Siazanga.
Siazanga switched on his torch and flashed it on Rice’s face, quizzing her where she was going at night.
Moyo interjected and asked Siazanga why he was harassing his wife.
Siazanga then reached out for Rice’s breasts and menacingly fondled her while pushing Moyo away.
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Moyo sought the intervention of his brother who was close by, prompting Siazanga to flee from the scene.
The couple later reported the incident to police, leading to Siazanga’s arrest that same night.
However, Siazanga claimed he fondled Rice’s breasts as punishment after finding the couple having sex by the roadside.
But the couple dismissed the claim as a lie, adding they had a valid marriage which was solemnised in 2009.
