Gokwe Man Sentenced To Five Years For Stabbing Wife’s Alleged Boyfriend

A 27-year-old man from Magama Village, Chief Chireya, Gokwe North District, Midlands Province, has been sentenced to five years in prison for assault.

Khulekhani Kangazane attacked a 24-year-old villager, claiming he was having an affair with his wife.

According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the incident happened on 1 January 2026 at around 7 pm at Sandura Business Centre, Chief Chireya.

Kangazane confronted the victim, and an argument broke out. He then pulled out an okapi knife and stabbed the victim twice in the back and once in the left middle finger.

The victim reported the attack to the police, and Kangazane was arrested.

He was sentenced to five years in prison, with one year suspended on condition of good behaviour. This means he will serve four years in jail.

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