A 40-year-old Bulawayo man has been given a suspended prison sentence after violently pushing his father during a heated argument over missing money.
Victor Kudzai Munyaka, of Trenance, appeared before Bulawayo provincial resident magistrate Themba Chimiso facing a charge of physical abuse.
He pleaded guilty.
Magistrate Chimiso sentenced him to six months in prison, which were, however, wholly suspended for five years on the condition he does not commit another offence involving violence during that period.
If he reoffends, he will serve the sentence without the option of a fine.
The magistrate warned Munyaka that he had crossed the line by assaulting his father, saying, “You are supposed to respect your parents and any elderly person. What you did is against our moral values. For what you did, I will give you six months wholly suspended and that will help monitor you in the coming years.”
Prosecutor Tumelo Hindoga told the court that the conflict began over missing money.
On September 26, at around 8pm, Munyaka and his father were at home when the former started complaining about the money.
His father asked him why he kept dwelling on the issue, prompting an angry Munyaka to stand up and violently push his father with both hands.
However, the father managed to restrain his son. — Bulawayo Bureau
