According to
prosecutor Cathrine Kuzu, the explosive fight broke out on 25 August at the
couple’s Cowdray Park home after Shoko’s husband, Vumani Sibanda (22), accused
her of cheating.
“On that day,
at around 9PM, the accused and her husband had a misunderstanding after Sibanda
accused Shoko of infidelity,” said Kuzu. “A heated argument ensued, during
which Shoko grabbed a kitchen knife and stabbed her husband on the left side of
the chest.”
Sibanda
sustained a deep wound and was rushed to hospital, where he was treated for
serious injuries. Police were later called, leading to Shoko’s arrest.
She pleaded not
guilty to physical abuse before Western Commonage magistrate Jeconia Prince
Ncube. Shoko was initially sentenced to 15 months in jail.
However, six
months were suspended for five years on condition of good behaviour, while the
remaining nine months were converted to 315 hours of community service at
Nyamandlovu Police Station, starting Wednesday. The magistrate warned Shoko to
control her temper, saying domestic violence — whether by men or women —
destroys families.
For now, Shoko
will be swapping her kitchen knife for a broom and mop as she serves her
community service. B Metro
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