A cleansing session allegedly went full disaster mode, leaving a Bulawayo client dead and a traditional healer facing murder allegations. Livingstone Sibanda, based in Cowdray Park, landed before magistrate Challenge Mahembe, although no plea followed because the High Court handles homicide matters.
Prosecutors say the client visited Sibanda with his sister, hoping to remove evil spirits from a house. During the ritual, Sibanda allegedly handed him a potato-like herbal item. After eating it, the man began vomiting without pause, while Sibanda tried first aid and later summoned emergency help.
Paramedics found the client unresponsive and confirmed the death at the scene. Authorities sent the body for forensic examination. Simbarashe Innocent Madzivire represented Sibanda, who secured US$150 bail. His release terms require him to remain at his listed residence, make weekly police check-ins, and avoid State witnesses.
Prosecutors say the client visited Sibanda with his sister, hoping to remove evil spirits from a house. During the ritual, Sibanda allegedly handed him a potato-like herbal item. After eating it, the man began vomiting without pause, while Sibanda tried first aid and later summoned emergency help.
Paramedics found the client unresponsive and confirmed the death at the scene. Authorities sent the body for forensic examination. Simbarashe Innocent Madzivire represented Sibanda, who secured US$150 bail. His release terms require him to remain at his listed residence, make weekly police check-ins, and avoid State witnesses.
