The Harare Magistrates’ Court fined a Harare woman $300 for threatening her boss with a tortoise over unpaid wages.
The court heard an appearance from Sithembiso Budzirikawa (58), who was accused of violating the Wildlife Act.
The court was informed that on August 21, 2024, Budzirikawa claimed her unpaid wages at her place of employment by bringing a live tortoise from the Chabwino farm in Goromonzi.
When Budzirikawa learned she would not be getting the money, she threatened to use the tortoise to collect her money from the HR Manager.
The tortoise was wrapped in a red piece of cloth that had needles knotted around it and was completely covered in red floor polish.
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After filing a police report, Budzirikawa was arrested because she was unable to provide the document granting her permission to relocate the tortoise.
She was found guilty and given a sentence that included three months in jail or a $300 fine.
In other news, A female security guard was tragically killed at the Beitbridge border post on Wednesday night after being run over by a Swiss Express bus.
According to ZimLive, the bus, which was travelling from Bulawayo to Johannesburg, had parked on the Zimbabwean side of the border to allow passengers to complete passport formalities when it suddenly rolled forward around 7:30 PM.
An eyewitness reported that the bus ran over and dragged the guard, who was manning the boom gate, with its rear wheels. It only came to a stop after colliding with a concrete shade.
It is alleged that the victim remained alive for several minutes, but passersby were unable to assist as no emergency services arrived on the scene.
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