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Danisa Masuku
A Lupane man beat up his wife in full glare of police officers at their station because she disagreed with his decision to marry a second wife.
Trouble started at home when Thembani Nkiwane (42) told his wife Sinothile Bhebhe (34) that he intended to take one of their cows to pay bride price for a second wife.
Having broken the news, the two exchanged harsh words leading to Nkiwane beating up his wife with a wooden stool and a whip.
She fled to St Lukea��s police station where he followed in hot pursuit.
When Nkiwane finally caught up with her at the station, he found his wife reportingA� the matter. Without remorse he slapped her and grabbed her by the throat.
He was restrained by one Assistant Inspector Sibanda and a Sergeant Muchapaziva.
For physical abuse, Nkiwane has since appeared in court. Resident magistrate Ndumo MasukuA� remanded him in custody to 8 March for sentencing.
In his defence Nkiwane said he beat his wife because she lacked respect.
a�?Your worship, she disrespects me. She does not want me to marry a second wife. She refused that I should take a cow from our kraal for bride price. I am the head of the family and I am the owner of the cattle, as such she should respect me,a�? he said.
His wife argued that they jointly owned the cattle hence she had a say.
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