A Chitungwiza woman narrowly escaped death after she fell from a moving kombi during a dispute over 50 cents in change.
The incident occurred on October 2 at the bustling Chikwanha Market in Chitungwiza at around 7 p.m.
Woman Fell from Moving Kombi in Row Over 50-Cent Change
H-Metro reported that the driver, Munyaradzi Mapete, allegedly drove off while Cynthia Guveya was standing by the open door. Witnesses claim the argument over change escalated moments before the vehicle moved. Cynthia fell to the ground, sustaining head and back injuries along with facial bruises.
Passersby rushed to her aid. She also lost her mobile phone during the incident.
Mapete appeared in Chitungwiza Magistrates’ Court, where he was charged with attempted murder. The court remanded him out of custody until December 18 for trial.
According to the State, the altercation began as Guveya waited for her change.
“Cynthia was standing near the door, which was open, when Mapete put the kombi into motion, and she fell out of the moving car,” the prosecution detailed.
Good Samaritans assisted Cynthia and ensured she received medical attention, and helped her open a case with the police.
The Commuter Omnibus Scuffles
There have been a number of fights between passengers and kombi crews that have turned tragic.
In October 2023, a conductor in Arcadia, Harare, fatally assaulted a passenger over a torn US$1 note. The conductor slapped the passenger, causing him to fall and sustain fatal head injuries.
ALSO READ: Dollar Dispute Turns Deadly in Arcadia: Kombi Conductor’s Rage Claims Innocent Passenger
In another incident, a conductor in Mbare was electrocuted, and a passenger suffered severe burns during an argument over a change of route. The altercation led to both individuals falling into a ditch with exposed electrical cables, resulting in the conductor’s death and the passenger’s injuries.
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