Torture of undocumented nationals by soldiers irks court

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 | 500 Views |

FRANCISTOWN: Principal Magistrate Tshepo Magetse says they are deeply troubled by the emerging pattern of alleged mistreatment particularly of undocumented Zimbabwean nationals. He was delivering a statement against the inhumane manner in which soldiers treated Senini Ndlovu during a security operation.

The particulars of the offence state that Ndlovu, who was not authorised or permitted, was discovered mining at Lewis Albert's farm on May 30, 2025, at or around 10am.

According to Magetse such accounts of inhumane treatments have increased following the deployment of soldiers to assist in the suppression of illegal mining activity within the jurisdiction.

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