A 37-year-old
Zimbabwean woman appeared before Bulawayo magistrate court for attempted murder
of her husband of ten years over an infidelity row.
Mr Mpotu, 48,
is currently battling for life at the United Bulawayo Hospitals after he was
allegedly stabbed by Svori.
Mr Nkathazo
Dlodlo, who is representing the state said on Wednesday, January, 18th, Svori
stabbed her husband after she suspected he was having an extramarital affair.
"On
January 18, this year at around 9PM, the complainant and accused person had a
misunderstanding as the accused suspected that the complainant was having
extramarital affair," said Dlodlo.
Svori then
stabbed Mr Mpotu with a kitchen knife on the chest and on the lower side of the
armpit. Neighbours heard screams and rushed to the scene to assist. A police
report was made by neighbour, Mr Callmore Shumba, leading to Svori's arrest.
The victim was
rushed to the hospital where he is currently admitted. Svori was not asked to
plead and was remanded in custody till February 3 while the court is awaiting a
medical report on her husband's condition.
Source:
Chronicle
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