The Sunday News
Whinsley Masara, Sunday News Correspondent
POLICE in Bulawayo are investigating a case of sudden death where a man was reported dead following a beer binge with friends in North End suburb.
Mr Zulu Maseko (42) who resided at Matopo Research Station in Matobo was allegedly last seen drinking beer throughout the day on Tuesday in North End suburb with Melani Moyo, Gugulethu Maseko and Isaac Gonyora. It is alleged that he collapsed and died at around 5am on Wednesday.
Bulawayo Metropolitan police spokesperson Chief Inspector Precious Simango said investigations were underway. She said it is alleged that Maseko who was employed at Matopo Hills Lodge, had not complained of any ailments prior to his death.
“At around 9pm, Maseko and Gonyara left the now deceased in the company of Moyo at his residence and he was not complaining of any ailments. It is alleged that at around 5am, Maseko said he was feeling hot and went outside the house where he collapsed,” said Chief Insp Simango.
She said an ambulance was summoned and the ambulance crew pronounced him dead upon their arrival. A report was made to police who then attended the scene and the body was taken to the United Bulawayo Hospitals Mortuary for post-mortem.
Police appealed to anyone who may have information on what may have happened to the deceased to contact their nearest police station. Last Tuesday, a man from Filabusi was also found dead following a beer binge with friends. Police launched investigations into the case of suspected murder.
In another matter, police in Matabeleland South are investigating a case of sudden death where a woman (59) from Plumtree died after attending a party. Mrs Ellah Ngwenya of Ntunungwe Village, in Bhidi area, was found dead the following morning after attending a birthday party within the village.
Matabeleland South police spokesperson Chief Inspector Philisani Ndebele confirmed the incident.
“We are investigating a case of sudden death where a 59-year-old woman was found dead after attending a birthday party within her village. She allegedly ate cake in the afternoon and was later served with tea and bread, among all other guests. At around 7pm, the now deceased left for her home in the company of grandchildren and upon arrival, went straight to bed,” he said.
Police said it is alleged the now deceased had not complained of any pains or ailments at the time when she retired to bed.
When her grandchildren went to see her the following morning, they realised that she was not responding and alerted neighbours. Neighbours noted that the woman was dead and they reported the matter to the police who attended the scene.
The body was also taken to United Bulawayo Hospitals for a post-mortem.
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