Khupe Spokesperson Faces Rape Charge
MDC-T leader Thokozani Khupe’s press secretary, Khaliphani Phugeni, who also doubles as the party’s acting spokesperson, has appeared in court facing a rape charge.
Phugeni (44) appeared before Western Commonage regional magistrate Sibongile Marondedze last week to face charges of contravening section 65 of the Criminal Law, Codification and Reform) Act (Chapter 9:23).
Phugeni denied the charge.
Magistrate Morondedze remanded him out of custody to November 13 for the continuation of trial.
The State alleges that Phugeni unlawfully had sexual intercourse with a woman who could not be named for ethical reasons without her consent.
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The offence was allegedly committed during the period extending from June to November 2018, at Emhlangeni and in Magwegwe West, Bulawayo.
The victim later made a report to the police leading to Phugeni’s arrest.