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Nkulumane man ends life while kids enjoy ZITF

A 44-year-old man from Nkulumane, tragically took his life on Saturday while his two children were enjoying themselves at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF).

The deceased has been identified as Tanatseka Tsiga. 

Bulawayo Police Spokesperson Inspectorย Abednicoย Ncube confirmedย the incident.

โ€œOn the 26th of April 2024 at around 9 am,ย Tsigaโ€™s childrenย a male juvenile aged 15 and a female juvenile aged 13 years left home going to ZITFย grounds leaving him alone at home. Tsigaโ€™sย daughter arrived home at around 5 pmย andย proceededย to her fatherโ€™sย bedroom toย checkย on him. She found him hanging on the roof trusses, with his neck tied with an electric cord,โ€ he said.ย 

โ€œThree suicidal notes addressed to his relatives wereย recovered, highlighting the challenges he was facing since the passing on of his wife who passedย away some years back which caused him to take away his life. The body was conveyed to Unitedย Bulawayo Hospital mortuary forย post-mortem.โ€ย 

Inspector Ncube urgedย members of the public to seek counselling whenever they encounter challenges rather thanย resort to taking their lives.

Senzeni Ncube

Senzeni Ncube is an accomplished journalist based in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, with seven years of experience in hard news, investigative writing, fact-checking, and a keen focus on social development, mining, elections, and climate change. She has extensive expertise in reporting community service delivery issues, demonstrating a deep understanding of politics, human rights, gender equality, corruption, and healthcare. Additionally, she possesses proficiency in video production and editing and is dedicated to providing high-quality journalism that highlights crucial social matters and amplifies the voices of the community. Senzeni is known for her thought-provoking interviewing skills.

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