BUHERA – Headman Neshava (Janson Mubaiwa) from Buhera is headed for a fierce clash with village head Simon Chimhau who he accuses of hiring tsikamutandas into the area and using them to extort subjects.

Neshava told Chipinge Times that he wants Chimhau fired for the alleged crimes and has written a letter to the District Development Co-ordinator (DDC) who has the powers to initiate the firing of errand traditional leaders.

Headman Neshava accused Chimhau of bringing tsikamutandas from as far as Harare and using them to terrorise and extort villagers. The tsikamutandas accuse villagers of practicing witchcraft and then order them to pay hefty sums of money, heads of cattle or goats to be exorcised.

Chimhau confirmed that tsikamutandas were causing havoc in his area but refuted allegations that he was involved.

Buhera DDC Freeman Mavhiza said it is a crime for tsikamutandas to go around witch hunting and called on headman Neshava to make an immediate report to the Police.

He said he was also going to call the headman over the issue and tell him to make a report to Police.

“I however, have not yet received Neshava’s letter but I must emphasise that what the tsikamutandas are doing is a crime and they must be reported to the Police at once.

-Masvingo Mirror