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A 28-year-old Gweru man was recently jailed nine months for political violence.

Givemore Nyapundo (28) of 1152/2 Mkoba 13, appeared before Gokwe provincial magistrate Mr Shortgame Masiona.

Mr Masiona convicted Nyapundo after a full trail and he was sentenced to an initial 15 month, of which six were suspended on condition of good behaviour.

It is the State’s case that on July 13, the complainant was on his way from Zaire Bar in the company of his nephew and wife when they reached Chikumbiro Primary School where they met Nyapundo who was in the company of his friend Evidence Mushonwa.

Nyapundo approached the complainant and asked him whether he supported President Emmerson Mnangagwa or MDC Alliance leader Mr Nelson Chamisa, but the complainant responded by saying he does not do politics.

It is alleged that the response angered Nyapundo, who began to assault the complainant whom he struck twice on the head and on the mouth with a brick.

The complainant sustained injuries and was ferried to Gweru General Hospital.

A medical examination report was resented before the court as evidence of the assault.

Mr Andrew Marimo represented the State.