Ronald Mpofu
A PLUMTREE couple has been jailed after attacking the husband’s 21-year-old girlfriend, cutting off her braids, stabbing her and allegedly forcing chillies into her private parts.
Sikhumbuzo Ncube (45), a teacher at Matiwaza Primary School, and his wife Priscilla Ncube (42) were sentenced by Plumtree magistrate Dambudzo Malunga on Tuesday, November 10, after being convicted of assault and aggravated indecent assault.
Court documents show that the ordeal began on October 28, 2026, at around 6pm when Priscilla found the victim, whose name is being withheld, standing with her husband.
The wife allegedly attacked the young woman, who tried to flee but fell and was apprehended by Sikhumbuzo.
The couple allegedly tied the victim’s hands and legs before dragging her into the bush.
Once there, Priscilla allegedly pulled out a kitchen knife, cut off the victim’s knotless braids and stabbed her once on the head. She also threatened to kill her.
The court heard that the wife then rubbed chillies into the victim’s right eye before cutting off her clothes with the knife and removing her underwear and bra.
While the attack was unfolding, Sikhumbuzo allegedly held his cellphone to provide light for his wife.
In the second count, Priscilla allegedly ordered the victim to open her legs while threatening to stab her in the vagina.
She then allegedly inserted chillies into the victim’s private parts and forced her fingers into her vagina, pushing the chillies inside.
The matter was reported to Plumtree Police, leading to the couple’s arrest.
The victim was referred to Plumtree District Hospital for treatment.
The couple was sentenced to one year for assault and 15 years for aggravated indecent assault, with the sentences running concurrently.
Sheila Nyathi prosecuted.
