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Woman bashed for partying without hubby's permission
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A 35-year-old man from Entumbane suburb has been ordered to pay a US$300 fine after physically assaulting his wife for attending a party without informing him and later refusing to let him check her cellphone.
Bhekisani Maphosa pleaded guilty to physical abuse charges before Western Commonage magistrate Ms Learnear Khumalo, who sentenced him to 10 months in prison. However, six months were suspended for five years, on condition that he does not commit a similar offence during that period. The remaining four months were suspended on condition that he pays the fine by March 30.
According to prosecutor Ms Mandrela Chisiiwa, the incident occurred on February 5 at the couple’s home in Entumbane.
"It was around 3 PM when Maphosa confronted his wife, Ms Shamiso George, about a party she had attended the previous day in Lobengula," said Ms Chisiiwa.
An argument broke out after Maphosa demanded to check his wife's cellphone, suspecting infidelity. When she refused, he punched her and used a leather belt to beat her all over her body.
The court heard that Ms George did not seek medical attention, as her injuries were not serious.
In a separate but similar case, Charles Gumbo (30) of Pumula South suburb was sentenced to 18 months in prison for assaulting his 33-year-old girlfriend Ms Portia Mutakiwa over suspected infidelity.
Gumbo was convicted by Ms Khumalo, with six months of his sentence suspended for five years on good behavior.
Prosecutor Ms Chisiiwa told the court that Gumbo confronted Ms Mutakiwa over allegations of unfaithfulness.
"The two had a misunderstanding which escalated, leading to Gumbo assaulting Ms Mutakiwa with a whip and a knobkerrie," said Ms Chisiiwa.
The victim did not seek medical attention following the assault.
Both cases highlight growing concerns over domestic violence in Bulawayo, with courts taking a firm stance against gender-based violence.
Bhekisani Maphosa pleaded guilty to physical abuse charges before Western Commonage magistrate Ms Learnear Khumalo, who sentenced him to 10 months in prison. However, six months were suspended for five years, on condition that he does not commit a similar offence during that period. The remaining four months were suspended on condition that he pays the fine by March 30.
According to prosecutor Ms Mandrela Chisiiwa, the incident occurred on February 5 at the couple’s home in Entumbane.
"It was around 3 PM when Maphosa confronted his wife, Ms Shamiso George, about a party she had attended the previous day in Lobengula," said Ms Chisiiwa.
An argument broke out after Maphosa demanded to check his wife's cellphone, suspecting infidelity. When she refused, he punched her and used a leather belt to beat her all over her body.
The court heard that Ms George did not seek medical attention, as her injuries were not serious.
In a separate but similar case, Charles Gumbo (30) of Pumula South suburb was sentenced to 18 months in prison for assaulting his 33-year-old girlfriend Ms Portia Mutakiwa over suspected infidelity.
Gumbo was convicted by Ms Khumalo, with six months of his sentence suspended for five years on good behavior.
Prosecutor Ms Chisiiwa told the court that Gumbo confronted Ms Mutakiwa over allegations of unfaithfulness.
"The two had a misunderstanding which escalated, leading to Gumbo assaulting Ms Mutakiwa with a whip and a knobkerrie," said Ms Chisiiwa.
The victim did not seek medical attention following the assault.
Both cases highlight growing concerns over domestic violence in Bulawayo, with courts taking a firm stance against gender-based violence.
Source - the chronicle
