Unpaid work for woman who kidnapped husband’s lover

Mashudu Mambo
THE 23-YEAR-OLD woman from Sizinda suburb in Bulawayo who ran berserk, robbed and kidnapped her husband’s 17-year-old alleged lover has been slapped with a 12-month sentence.

Amanda Ngwenya appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Joseph Mabeza facing charges of robbery and kidnapping. She was convicted and sentenced.
Six months of the sentence were suspended for five years on condition of good behaviour and the remaining six months were suspended on condition that she performs 210 hours of community service.

The court heard that on 31 May 2024 at around 6pm, Ngwenya called the victim for a meet-up at Bellevue Shopping Centre to discuss the nature of the victim’s relationship with her husband.
She engaged the complainant about the issue and while they were talking, she grabbed her cell phone and ordered her to go to Emganwini suburb, but she declined.

Ngwenya dragged the victim forcefully while assaulting her with slaps and fists.
When they arrived at Emganwini suburb they met up with the suspect’s brother who warned Ngwenya to release the victim.

The culprit proceeded to Sizinda with the victim and detained her in the house until the morning. The victim was released and at around 11pm, she met up with her sister and narrated the ordeal. The matter was reported to the police leading to the arrest of Ngwenya.