By A Correspondent

Tanaka Zivanai, a 32-year-old resident of Dora Walk in Tredworth, Gloucester, has pleaded guilty to the murder of 28-year-old Zanele Sibanda.

He also admitted to possessing a bladed article in a public place.

Zivanai appeared at Bristol Crown Court on November 27 via video link from prison.

The incident occurred on August 27, when police responded to a report of a man attacking a woman at the junction of Paul Street and Tarrington Road in Tredworth.

Tragically, Zivanai had stabbed Zanele multiple times, and despite emergency services’ best efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Zivanai was arrested and charged with murder the following day, following an investigation by the Major Crime Investigation Team .

Zivanai has been remanded in custody and is scheduled to be sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on January 14, 2025 .