A video showing an ice cream vendor assaulting another man has gone viral, generating mixed reactions online.
In the footage, the vendor is seen angrily attacking the man on the side of the road, though the exact location of the incident remains unknown.
The video, shared by actor Zolile Makeleni on his Facebook page, shows the vendor relentlessly hitting the man with fists and open hands. Bystanders are seen watching the altercation unfold.
According to Makeleni, the attack occurred because the man had stolen the vendor’s ice cream.
The video has prompted a range of responses from social media users. Some questioned whether the assault was merely about the ice cream or if deeper frustrations were influencing the vendor’s violent behavior.
Others defended the vendor, arguing that the man deserved the beating for stealing the ice cream, expressing sympathy for the challenges the vendor faces in his daily struggles.
Social Media Reactions ;
Puru:
“This can’t just be about ice cream. With school fees and rent unpaid, of course, he snapped over a stolen ice cream… things are tough.”
Onismo Dliwayo:
“With back-to-school costs, these frustrations are real.”
Sharon Mtingwende:
“He’s trying to earn a living, even from small sales like 15 cents. You can’t just steal from someone working hard.”
Kudzai Marudza:
“Stealing 50 cents from someone and upsetting them like that could lead to bigger consequences. No need to escalate.”
Mashizha Talent:
“January hardships are real, and now someone steals his ice cream—what did they expect to happen?”
In other news, Property owners in Rusape are now required to pay a US$20 certification fee before installing water tank stands, following new regulations set by the Rusape Town Council.
Who Is Affected by the New Water Tank Certification Rule?
The council explained that this new policy is intended to address concerns about the increasing use of substandard water tank stands, which could pose serious safety hazards to residents and the surrounding infrastructure.
“Rusape Town Council has observed a growing number of substandard water tank stands that present significant risks to both people and the community as a whole. To address this, we have introduced this policy to regulate the installation of these stands within the town,” stated the council in their announcement.
Requirements for Certification
The new rules specifically target larger water tanks. Any tank with a capacity of 5,000 liters or more must be certified, regardless of the height of the stand. Tanks with a capacity of 1,000 liters or more will only require certification if the stand is at least two meters above the ground.
