Online Reporter
Dalyn Chigwizura, Court Reporter
A 32-YEAR-OLD woman from Bulawayo allegedly stabbed her boyfriend three times on the head with a broken beer bottle after he failed to buy bread for their children.
Priscilla Sibanda, of Pumula North suburb, appeared before Western Commonage magistrate Mr Jeconia Prince Ncube facing a charge of physical abuse. She was remanded in custody to 19 November.
Prosecutor Mr Tafara Dzimbanhete told the court that the incident occurred on November 9, at around 4pm. The complainant, Bekithemba Ndlovu (40), was drinking beer with friends at a beer garden in Pumula North when Sibanda confronted him.
“The two argued after Sibanda demanded to know why Ndlovu had not bought bread for their children. During the altercation, Sibanda grabbed an empty beer bottle, smashed it, and stabbed Ndlovu three times on the head,” said Mr Dzimbanhete.
A police report was filed, leading to Sibanda’s arrest.
In a separate case, a 52-year-old man from New Magwegwe suburb appeared before the same magistrate for allegedly striking his wife on the forehead with a brick during a domestic dispute.
The accused, Mthabisi Ndlovu, who faces a charge of physical abuse, was remanded in custody to November 20.
Mr Dzimbanhete told the court that the incident happened on November 9 at around 8.30PM near Ntshamathe Primary School in Old Magwegwe.
“The couple had a misunderstanding and, during the quarrel, the accused picked up a brick and struck his wife, Cynthia Ndlovu (52), three times on the forehead,” said Mr Dzimbanhete.
The complainant sustained injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment. A police report was made, resulting in the accused’s arrest.
