Thirteen youths have been arrested in Cowdray Park, Bulawayo, after being caught at a Vuzu party. The group was caught red-handed indulging in alcohol, drugs, and engaging in unprotected tlof tlof. The Vuzu party was hosted by 21-year-old Thabiso Sibanda at house number 5580 in Cowdray Park. The seven-roomed, gated property—protected by a durawall—had no adult supervision at the time Police stormed the house shortly after midnight on 24 May 2025, after officers on patrol heard loud music and shouting coming from the premises.
ZRP Confirms Arrest
Police spokesperson for Bulawayo, Inspector Nomalanga Msebele confirmed the arrest to B-Metro saying:“We proceeded to the house and arrested 13 individuals who were attending the Vuzu party.” Names of Arrested Youths Released as Investigations Continue
Police have released some of the names of the 13 individuals arrested during the Vuzu party bust. The group includes teenagers and young adults aged between 17 and 21. Among those named are:
Ryan Jena (18)
Kingstone Mufunda (17)
Mbongeni Shoniwa (17)
Melissa Ncube (18)
Princess Khumalo (18) from Emganwini
Others are reportedly from Pumula South and Nkulumane 5. All 13 have since been charged, and investigations into the incident are still ongoing.
