adminClara Mudefi
THE thought of her husband being in the arms of another woman led a Chikanga woman to assault the girlfriend resulting in her appearing in court facing assault charges. Susan Pangabuwe (28), a mother of two, appeared before Mutare senior magistrate Mrs Sekai Chiundura and pleaded guilty to assault charges. She assaulted a St Joseph’s High School student (name withheld).
The student sustained injuries all over the body. She also had a swollen head and back.
Asked why she committed the offence, Susan defended herself and said: “Your Worship, I heard rumours that she was dating my husband. My husband and I are struggling to earn a living, yet he is busy wasting money on a girlfriend.
“Seeing the two walking together triggered my anger,” she said.
When asked whether she really loved her husband to the extent of risking imprisonment, Susan, said: “I have children who need to be looked after, Your Worship.
“That will never happen again,” pleaded Susan.
Mrs Chiundura warned her not to commit such an offence again.
She was sentenced to 60 days in prison.
This term was suspended for five years on condition that he did not commit a similar offence.
Mr Cuthbert Bhosha prosecuted.
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