Judge Mary Zimba-Dube will review the criminal case against Zimdancehall singer Chillmaster. The musician faces charges for causing a deadly car crash without having a driver's license. Gift Hombarume killed pedestrian Custon Charumbira on New Chitungwiza Road during April. The 50-year-old victim died when Hombarume struck him with his vehicle. Magistrate Tatenda Mukurunge sentenced the singer to community service at Stoneridge Primary School.
The court gave Hombarume two years for culpable homicide but suspended part of his sentence. He must avoid similar crimes for five years or face jail time. The singer paid a $200 fine for driving without proper documentation. High Court officials want to check if the punishment fits the crime. Section 58 of the Magistrates Court Act allows judges to review sentences for fairness.
The Charumbira family forgave Hombarume after his sincere apology and helpful actions. Lucia Charumbira said the singer helped pay funeral costs for her relative. He promised to give cattle as payment following local customs. Hombarume also agreed to cover school fees and buy groceries for the dead man's children. The family appreciated his efforts to make things right after the terrible accident.
The court gave Hombarume two years for culpable homicide but suspended part of his sentence. He must avoid similar crimes for five years or face jail time. The singer paid a $200 fine for driving without proper documentation. High Court officials want to check if the punishment fits the crime. Section 58 of the Magistrates Court Act allows judges to review sentences for fairness.
The Charumbira family forgave Hombarume after his sincere apology and helpful actions. Lucia Charumbira said the singer helped pay funeral costs for her relative. He promised to give cattle as payment following local customs. Hombarume also agreed to cover school fees and buy groceries for the dead man's children. The family appreciated his efforts to make things right after the terrible accident.
