A Bulawayo man has been remanded in custody after a shocking domestic dispute over leftover food escalated into a violent assault against his own sister. Phillip Nkomo, 29, of Thokozani Flats in the Mzilikazi suburb, stood before Bulawayo magistrate Mr Abednico Ndebele to answer for a single charge of physical abuse. The incident, which occurred at the beginning of the month, has left a family fractured and a woman nursing visible injuries.
The court heard how a seemingly trivial domestic matter spiralled into chaos. The prosecutor, Ms Sibusisiwe Sithole, outlined the sequence of events that led to the alleged attack. She stated that the conflict ignited when Nkomo attempted to help himself to some leftover food that his sister had expressly set aside. The complainant’s refusal, based on her intention to keep the meal for her son, was the catalyst for the ensuing violence.
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“He Assaulted Her Indiscriminately”
According to the official testimony presented to the court, Nkomo’s reaction was immediate and brutal. Ms Sithole detailed the severity of the assault, leaving little to the imagination about the complainant’s ordeal. She told the court,
“The complainant refused, saying she had reserved it for her son. The accused person became violent and assaulted her indiscriminately.”
This sustained attack resulted in the woman sustaining significant injuries, including a swollen eye and a swollen forehead, which required professional medical attention.
Following the assault, the injured woman sought treatment at Mpilo Central Hospital. With the physical evidence of the attack clear upon her, she then made the difficult decision to report her own brother to the authorities. This official police report directly led to Nkomo’s arrest, setting in motion the legal proceedings that have now resulted in his remand in custody. The case has been postponed, and he will remain behind bars until his next court appearance.
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A Family Fractured by Violence
The case has cast a spotlight on the distressing realities of domestic conflicts within the community. While the tangible cost of the medical treatment is one matter, the emotional toll on the family is immeasurable. The image of a brother inflicting harm over a plate of food has resonated as a stark example of how quickly tempers can flare with devastating consequences. The matter is now in the hands of the judiciary, as a family grapples with the aftermath of a moment of fury that has left physical and psychological scars.
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