MBABANE – A 20-year-old Temlandvo Mamba scarred another woman with a beer bottle over allegations of sweeping her boyfriend.
Mamba appeared at the Mbabane Magistrates Court on Monday following the arrest for the assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm charge which occurred April 5.
According to the medical report of the other woman whose identity is concealed for ethical reasons, her left face was swollen, had bruises as well as substantive haemorrhage. She also had a 4cm scratch along the nose and soft tissue injury due to assault. Her vision was tainted on the left eye.
Mamba pleaded guilty to the charge.
The court heard that Mamba struck the complainant on the face with a beer bottle, causing visible injuries.
According to the Mamba the attack occurred during a heated confrontation. In her court submissions, Mamba said she was provoked while she was out drinking alcohol with friends.
She said the other woman accused her of having an affair with her boyfriend. Mamba said she retaliated, admitting having acted wrongly.
The magistrate told Mamba that her reaction was excessive and dangerous. The court further noted that violence is never a justified response, regardless of provocation.
Her defence attorney stated that the offence carried seriousness with it, however, pleaded for a lenient sentence. Mamba was a first-time offender and had not wasted the court’s time by pleading guilty.
She was fined E2000 or alternatively, with a two-year imprisonment sentence. Furthermore, Mamba was ordered to compensate Mahlalela with E600 for the sustained injuries.
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