Who is implicated in Cordelia Masalethulini’s death?
New details have emerged regarding the suspicious death of prominent journalist and actress Cordelia Masalethulini, who was found dead on Sunday. Police have arrested her boyfriend, Fungai Clinton Tawengwa, who is the son of ZANU-PF Minister of State for Harare, Charles Tawengwa. Fungai appeared in court this morning, and his case has been remanded to January 22, 2026.
Investigations reveal a discrepancy in the locations linked to the crime. While Masalethulini’s body was discovered at 82 Domboshava Road, evidence suggests she was severely assaulted at a different location, identified as 716 Whisper Road in Helensvale. This has led to intense public scrutiny regarding the ownership of the Whisper Road property and why the victim was transported to a secondary location, suggesting a potential attempt to conceal the crime scene.
As of January 2026, the specific name of the friend visited by Cordelia Masalethulini and Fungai Quintone Tawengwa in Borrowdale just before the incident has not been publicly released by authorities or media outlets.
- The couple visited the friend’s house in Borrowdale on Sunday, January 4, 2026, after being seen together at the Helensvale Shopping Centre.
- The Dispute: Witnesses indicate that a heated argument between Masalethulini and Tawengwa occurred at this friend’s residence. During the argument, Masalethulini initially refused to leave with Tawengwa but eventually agreed to head home with him.
- Police Evidence: Investigators later discovered blood in a room where the couple had been together, though it is not explicitly clarified in public reports whether this room was at the friend’s house or the couple’s Greystone Park residence.
