Court Reporter
HARARE — The trial of a former security company manager accused of kidnapping and assaulting a potential witness in a fraud case was on Wednesday deferred to July 15 2025 after the defence cross-examined the complainant.
Simbarashe Emmanuel Martin Rondozai ( 38) is facing one count of kidnapping before Harare magistrate Tapiwa Kuhudzai.
The State alleges that Rondozai teamed up with four other suspects, who are still at large, to kidnap and assault his former subordinate, David Matanda, 35. Matanda is a potential witness in a separate fraud case.
Appearing for the accused, lawyer Oliver Marwa put Matanda to strict proof and challenged aspects of his testimony.
Marwa asked the complainant to produce documentary proof that he had travelled to South Africa, and to clarify whether he was in contact with his family while in exile between May and December 2024.
In response, Matanda told the court that he used illegal crossing points to leave and re-enter the country.
The matter continues on July 15 2025.
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