In a heart-wrenching incident that lays bare the pain and betrayal that can unfold within a relationship, Thandanani Hobane, a resident of New Lobengula suburb, was left hurt and fearful after her husband’s mistress, who also happened to be her former best friend, stole her underwear and issued menacing threats of witchcraft.
The ordeal began when Hobane caught her husband, Jasper Moyo, in the act of infidelity with Sukoluhle Mkhwebu, inside their matrimonial bed. The shocking discovery was just the beginning of Hobane’s anguish as her husband openly professed his love for Mkhwebu and expressed his desire for her to become his second wife.
Seeking respite from the tumultuous situation, Hobane took decisive action by pursuing legal recourse. She applied for two separate court orders at the Western Commonage Court — a peace order against Mkhwebu and a protection order against her abusive husband.
In her application, Hobane detailed the disturbing events that unfolded in her home. She revealed that Mkhwebu would frequently visit during the night alongside her husband, who would then evict Hobane from their bedroom. To her disbelief, Moyo and Mkhwebu would proceed to engage in lula lula acts on their matrimonial bed. Confrontations with the unfaithful duo would result in verbal abuse and physical assault from Mkhwebu.
Hobane further disclosed the harrowing fact that her husband subjected her to physical violence in the presence of their children.
“I am applying for a protection order against my husband. Most of the time and during the night my husband comes to our matrimonial home in the company of Mkhwebu and chucks me out of our bedroom.
“After that they will have ƨǝx on our bed. Whenever I confront him he beats me up and insults me. At times he teams up with his lover and they bash me.” Hobane courageously stated.
Equally distressing, Hobane shared that Mkhwebu, who was once her trusted friend with whom she shared countless secrets, now seemed intent on destroying her marriage. In a shocking turn of events, Mkhwebu stole four pairs of Hobane’s underwear, leading to a confrontation where she not only denied the theft but also issued chilling threats of witchcraft. Hobane now lives in constant fear due to these menacing warnings.
