Man instructed to ‘cleanse’ car, sells vehicle

Yeukai Karengezeka

Court Correspondent

A Harare man appeared in court on Tuesday facing charges of theft of a motor vehicle he had been instructed to ‘cleanse spiritually’.

Tatenda Kabende (30) appeared before magistrate Mr Isheunesu Matova and was granted US$100 bail.

He will return to court on February 13.

According to prosecutor Mr Rufaro Chonzi, on January 3 Kabende was given Cristina Zevezai’s car to ‘cleanse some evil spirits from it’.

However, the vehicle, valued at US$8 000, was sold without Zevezai’s knowledge or consent.

All stolen property has since been recovered.