The adult children of director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, have broken their silence. Jake and Romy Reiner called the death of their parents a horrific and devastating loss, saying they are in unimaginable pain. They did not mention their brother, Nick, who is accused in the case.
Nick Reiner appeared in court but did not enter a plea to two murder charges. The medical examiner confirmed the couple died from multiple sharp force injuries in their Los Angeles home. During the hearing, the defendant only confirmed he understood his right to a speedy trial. His arraignment was postponed until early January.
His defense attorney, Alan Jackson, told reporters there are complex issues to review and asked for public restraint. A legal...
A marriage is on the rocks after the husband brought a case before Chief Mutasa. Simbarashe Mawonye accused Ashton Chatayi of having an affair with his wife, Lisa Mutambanuki. Mawonye claimed he caught them and took five dollars, which he said was payment for sex, giving the cash to a village head as proof. He told the court this was a recurring issue with his wife, damaging all trust.
Chatayi admitted to texting Mutambanuki but denied a physical relationship. He claimed Mawonye was running a scheme, using his wife to trap men for extortion money through the courts. Mutambanuki initially said she rejected the advances and reported them, but the chief presented text evidence suggesting otherwise. The messages included romantic phrases...
Gweru just got two new garbage trucks for two hundred grand. The city council says this will help a lot with regular trash pickup, cutting down on dumping and health issues. An acting official, Livingston Churu, stated the new trucks, one skip loader and one eight-ton rig, will let them cover more neighborhoods and business areas.
Churu mentioned that even more trucks are on the way, including a tipper truck. He credited the national government for the support, saying it's a big step toward a cleaner city. This push is part of the following new minimum service standards for local authorities set by the government.
The council recently held a planning meeting about hitting those mandated service targets. Their goals for the next few...
Retired Brigadier General Mark Charles Chimwaza will be buried at the National Heroes Acre. The national hero, who fought under the name Paddington Chafachaora, died at 68 following a fight with lung cancer. President Mnangagwa will lead the burial service.
A full military funeral was already held at Charles Gumbo Barracks. The Zimbabwe National Army commander, Lieutenant-General Asher Walter Tapfumaneyi, gave a speech honoring the late officer as a steadfast leader against what he called neo-colonial pressures. He urged the nation to remember the sacrifices made for Zimbabwe's sovereignty. A retired colleague, Alphios Makotore, said Chimwaza was a genuine patriot and disciplinarian who would be hard to replace.
Chimwaza left school...
Cops in Limpopo pulled over a packed bus headed to Malawi on the N1. The bus, which stopped near Peter Mokaba Stadium, was supposed to hold 65 people but had 117 on board. That's 52 over the limit.
While traffic officers were taking it to a control center, the bus broke down. The driver tried to run but got caught and arrested by the police. Authorities are keeping the vehicle until the extra passengers are removed and a fine is paid.
This stop is part of bigger safety checks during the holiday travel rush. It follows a major crash on the same highway back in October, where an overloaded and faulty bus killed dozens, which the local premier called criminal negligence.
Heavy rains are making life miserable for people in Cowdray Park's Garikai Hlalani Kuhle area. Floodwater is getting into homes, forcing residents to pile dirt at their doors. They're losing sleep trying to protect their stuff. The water has nowhere to go, creating nasty pools.
The bigger issue is the complete lack of proper sewage. Blair toilets and septic tanks are overflowing, bringing swarms of flies and a constant bad smell. A community rep, Gift Dube, says flooding has been a problem for years near Vulindlela Primary School. Right now, people can only try to build barriers or dig new pit latrines. Dube states that a real sewer system is the only permanent fix.
Another rep, Modern Sibanda, pointed out the direct health dangers...
Folks in Nketa are setting up a soccer tournament to honor the late striker Tendai Ndoro. The draw happens on Friday at Nketa Hall for the two-day event next week. Ndoro, who played for the Warriors and Orlando Pirates, died back in August. Tournament manager Ntando Dube said the goal is to celebrate his legacy and maybe find new talent for pro teams.
A bunch of local soccer legends are supporting it, including Peter Ndlovu and Ronald Sibanda. Sixteen teams are signed up to play at four different grounds around the area, with the finals at Nketa Hall. Ndoro was a serious goal scorer, famous for his time with Orlando Pirates and his appearances for the national team. This memorial event aims to keep that fiery inspiration alive for the...
Simba Bhora has a new coach, Mandla Mpofu, who goes by Lulu. He just took over from Joel Luphahla, who moved to FC Platinum. Lulu was coaching Tafic FC in Botswana and has a long resume with other regional teams, plus local clubs like Highlanders.
The guy sounds pumped. He said coming back home is good, and his job is to continue the work already happening. The club itself, founded in 2008 and based in Shamva, has a stacked trophy case. They won the Premier Soccer League title, along with a bunch of other cups, over the last few years.
Fans are hopeful Lulu's mix of local and regional experience can keep the success going. Over at FC Platinum, they also made a change, replacing former coach Norman Mapeza. But the focus right now is on...
Bulawayo's city center is packed with holiday shoppers right now. Parents are dragging kids through the crowds, buying clothes, school supplies, and gifts. Local stores and Chinese shops are completely swamped. One shopkeeper, who did not give a name, said the seasonal pressure is huge, but seeing a kid happy with a new toy makes it worth the hassle.
That crowded energy also brings problems like pickpockets and shoplifters. The same shopkeeper admitted worrying about customer safety with thieves around. Some stores have ramped up security with cameras, alarms, and guards at the doors to manage the risk. A shopper from Cowdray Park, Lindiwe Moyo, said these steps help her feel less anxious while buying things.
The whole area is loud...
