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Man scalded with boiling water for over eating
14 Nov 2013 at 02:24hrs | Views
A 28-year-old man from Bulilima District is lucky to be alive after his younger sister who was not happy that he eats a lot splashed him with boiling water.
The younger sister, Nhlanhla Ncube (26) was accusing her brother, Mr Kwanele Ncube (28) and his two children of over consuming the food she had bought.
The two then had an altercation.
During the heated argument Nhlanhla picked up a pot full of boiling water from the fire place and poured it on Kwanele.
Nhlanhla of Dombodema Resettlement was on Tuesday arraigned before Plumtree magistrate Mr Gideon Ruvetsa facing a charge of assault.
She appealed to the court to spare her a custodial sentence, saying she is a widow taking care of two children.
Mr Ruvesta, however, ignored her request, saying she deserved a jail sentence as she had committed a serious offence considering the severe harm she brought on her brother.
She was convicted on her own plea of guilty and was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment.
Six months of her sentence were suspended for five years on condition she does not within the period commit an offence of the same nature.
She was then sent to serve a year in prison.
On 29 October Nhlanhla and her brother were at home when he confronted her for always chasing away his children whenever they visited the homestead from their grandmother's home.
He accused her of depriving his children of their right to see him.
Nhlanhla then told Kwanele that his children were putting her off budget as they consumed most of the food she was buying.
A misunderstanding ensued between the two resulting in Nhlanhla picking up a pot from the fire and pouring boiling water on Kwanele.
He sustained severe injuries on his chest, back and right arm.
Kwanele was referred to Plumtree District Hospital for medical attention.
In defence Nhlanhla said she poured the water on her brother in a bid to protect herself.
She alleged that the complainant had arrived home drunk and started assaulting her and accusing her of chasing his children away whenever they came to visit.
Nhlanhla said she picked up the pot "subconsciously and was not aware of her actions." Mr Medica Tshuma represented the State.
The younger sister, Nhlanhla Ncube (26) was accusing her brother, Mr Kwanele Ncube (28) and his two children of over consuming the food she had bought.
The two then had an altercation.
During the heated argument Nhlanhla picked up a pot full of boiling water from the fire place and poured it on Kwanele.
Nhlanhla of Dombodema Resettlement was on Tuesday arraigned before Plumtree magistrate Mr Gideon Ruvetsa facing a charge of assault.
She appealed to the court to spare her a custodial sentence, saying she is a widow taking care of two children.
Mr Ruvesta, however, ignored her request, saying she deserved a jail sentence as she had committed a serious offence considering the severe harm she brought on her brother.
She was convicted on her own plea of guilty and was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment.
Six months of her sentence were suspended for five years on condition she does not within the period commit an offence of the same nature.
She was then sent to serve a year in prison.
He accused her of depriving his children of their right to see him.
Nhlanhla then told Kwanele that his children were putting her off budget as they consumed most of the food she was buying.
A misunderstanding ensued between the two resulting in Nhlanhla picking up a pot from the fire and pouring boiling water on Kwanele.
He sustained severe injuries on his chest, back and right arm.
Kwanele was referred to Plumtree District Hospital for medical attention.
In defence Nhlanhla said she poured the water on her brother in a bid to protect herself.
She alleged that the complainant had arrived home drunk and started assaulting her and accusing her of chasing his children away whenever they came to visit.
Nhlanhla said she picked up the pot "subconsciously and was not aware of her actions." Mr Medica Tshuma represented the State.
Source - chronicle
