Brother assaults sister over boyfriend

Source: The Herald – Breaking news.

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 Jacqueline Fofo sought a protection order against her brother, Steward Zhuwaki, citing repeated abuse and threats.

Spiwe Sarakunze

A MAN from Harare has been brought to the Harare Civil Court by his sister after he assaulted her upon discovering her with a boyfriend in their parents’ house.

Jacqueline Fofo sought a protection order against her brother, Steward Zhuwaki, citing repeated abuse and threats.

Fofo accused Zhuwaki of physically assaulting and insulting her, claiming she sustained injuries during the altercation.

“He assaults me, and I could not fight him back because he is powerful,” she said, adding that the incident occurred in front of her boyfriend, which left her deeply embarrassed.

Fofo argued that Zhuwaki has no right to assault her since he is not the owner of the house.

“He is threatening to chase me out of the house, which is not his,” she said, expressing her desire for the court to intervene and stop the abuse.

In addition to physical assault, Fofo reported that Zhuwaki verbally abused her, calling her derogatory names in front of her boyfriend.

“Zhuwaki calls me a prostitute and a useless woman. He used many obscene words,” she said.

Fofo requested that the court order her brother to leave her alone, asserting her right as an adult to manage her own affairs without his involvement.

In response, Zhuwaki did not deny the allegations, but claimed his actions were meant to reprimand his sister.

“I only want my sister to be responsible and not to misbehave,” he argued, maintaining that he was justified in confronting her when he found her with a man.

After hearing testimonies from both parties, Presiding Magistrate Ms Meenal Narotam granted a protection order in favour of Fofo.

She urged Zhuwaki to refrain from any further verbal or physical abuse towards his sister, ensuring her safety and well-being.