Venus Charumbira
Courts and Crime Reporter
BULAWAYO – A 38-year-old man from Old Magwegwe, Brighton Dube, has been convicted of unlawful entry and disturbing the peace after forcibly entering his ex-wife’s home in violation of a protection order.
Dube appeared before the Tredgold Magistrates’ Court following the 26 July 2025 incident, where he reportedly broke into his ex-wife’s home at night while she was with her boyfriend and children.
According to the state’s case, Dube gained entry by breaking through a window and went on to cause further damage inside the house.
“Despite a standing protection order, he allegedly disrupted the complainant’s peace and exposed her nakedness in front of her children”.
Presiding Magistrate Taurai Manuwere convicted Dube under Section 131 and Section 83 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23], which criminalise unlawful entry and disturbing the peace.
“It is high time men understand that once separated, they must respect boundaries and not invade a woman’s privacy,” said Magistrate Manuwere.
Dube was sentenced to five years in prison, with 12 months suspended on condition that he does not commit a similar offence and leads a responsible life.
Peace begins where respect is kept.
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