A Zimbabwean resident from Madzivhanyika Village outside Beit Bridge reportedly committed suicide by hanging himself from a tree, after catching his wife redhanded having sex with his son-in-law, police have said.

Collin Vunganayi (50) allegedly committed suicide after finding his wife in a compromising position with his son-in-law in their bedroom. Vunganayi, according to sources close to the matter, killed himself despite efforts by a local village court to order the son-in-law to compensate him for the act.

The local police spokesperson, Insp Tineyi Matake, said the incident occurred on Friday, 20 May, at around 04:00, adding that they were still investigating the incident.

"We received a report of a man who had committed suicide in Madzivhanyika village. We are still investigating the matter to establish what had actually transpired," said Insp Matake. It is alleged that on the day, Vunganayi, who had always heard rumours that his wife was having an affair with his son-in-law, decided to set a trap for the pair. On the day in question, he allegedly left his wife at home, saying he was going for a drink in a neighbouring village.

It is alleged that Vunganayi later sent a message to his wife that he was no longer returning home that day.

However, late in the night on the same day, Vunganayi allegedly arrived at his homestead. He entered his bedroom and found his wife being intimate with his son-in-law. Vunganayi allegedly went and reported the matter to the village head, who ordered the following day that he be compensated by his son-in-law.

A few days later, Vunganayi committed suicide and his body was found hanging from a tree near his homestead.