Vivani Vivian Zuma, a 55-year-old former police colonel, has been sentenced to six years in prison for the sexual assault of two women during 2018 and 2019.
At the time of the incidents, Zuma held the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and was serving as the Station Commander at Umzinto Police Station.
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Abuse of Authority
Zuma specifically targeted women who were under his command at the station.
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He called them into his office, where he made inappropriate advances and engaged in unwelcome touching.
Zuma insisted on his innocence, claiming that his interactions with the women were consensual.
However, the court rejected his assertions, deeming them to be unfounded and untrue.
Justice for Assault Victims
The court’s decision offers a significant measure of justice for the victims, who have suffered considerable trauma due to Zuma’s actions.
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One of the victims has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and depression, while the other has faced medical expenses for counseling and suffered from social isolation.
The court deemed Zuma unfit to carry a firearm and he will serve his time in prison.
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