Women In Court For Threats To Kill Husband
Monday, March 05, 2007
Kagiso is said to have uttered the words: "I will cut your throat in pieces, I will poison your food and I will pour petrol on the house and set the house ablaze," to her husband Obed Kagiso. She told the court that she said those words because she was angry. "I was very angry and I did not mean them. I have young children and I was also very drunk," she said. She added that she lied when she told the police that her husband said he was going to shoot and kill her. "I also apologised to the complainant," she said.
The prosecutor Bojang said that they object to the accused getting bail at this point as the offence is very serious. "We are taking evidence to the Director of Public Prosecutions for assessment," he said. He added that he objected to the bail application because investigations are still going on.
It underscores the indispensable role women play in our society, particularly in building strong households and nurturing families. The recognition of women as the bedrock of our communities is not just a sentiment; it's a call to action for all women to stand together and support each other in their endeavours.The society's aim to instil essential principles and knowledge for national development is crucial. By providing a platform for...