A Harare woman faces charges after authorities say she threw hot cooking oil onto her son-in-law's face during a confrontation at her Tafara residence. Winnie Gurai Chipengo appeared before Magistrate Weston Nyamwanza on allegations of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Prosecutor Eunice Maida told the court that the victim arrived at his in-laws' home around 1 a.m. on Friday seeking to resolve marital difficulties. After knocking repeatedly and entering through the open door, boiling oil struck his face and caused severe burns. Medical staff at Parirenyatwa Hospital reported his condition as serious. The accused received bail set at $300 and must return to court on November 17.
The same magistrate heard another family violence case involving four brothers accused of attacking their stepmother at their Mabvuku residence. Peter, Darlington, Hector and Philemon Chiremba allegedly dragged the woman outside after she questioned why electricity to her bedroom had been disconnected. Prosecutors say the siblings used rocks, wooden boards and their hands and feet during the assault. The victim sustained head and body trauma requiring hospital treatment. Each defendant posted $300 bail, with proceedings scheduled to resume on November 17.
The same magistrate heard another family violence case involving four brothers accused of attacking their stepmother at their Mabvuku residence. Peter, Darlington, Hector and Philemon Chiremba allegedly dragged the woman outside after she questioned why electricity to her bedroom had been disconnected. Prosecutors say the siblings used rocks, wooden boards and their hands and feet during the assault. The victim sustained head and body trauma requiring hospital treatment. Each defendant posted $300 bail, with proceedings scheduled to resume on November 17.
