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Victoria Falls \u2013 A 30-year-old woman from Victoria Falls has landed in hot water after allegedly attacking her neighbour with a cooking pot in a violent early morning confrontation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Siphilisiwe Ndlovu appeared before Victoria Falls Magistrate Linda Dzvene on assault charges after she reportedly struck Ellen Chakanyuka on the head with the pot during a heated argument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to prosecutor Portia Moyo, the incident occurred on July 7, 2025, around 6 AM, as Chakanyuka was walking her children to school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cA misunderstanding arose between the two, and the accused, who was holding a pot, struck the complainant once on the head with it,\u201d Moyo told the court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The blow left Chakanyuka in pain, forcing her to abandon the school run. Police were alerted, leading to Ndlovu\u2019s swift arrest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Magistrate Dzvene remanded Ndlovu to today for sentencing, leaving her to stew in legal trouble\u2014arguably worse than the pot she allegedly wielded as a weapon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Legal experts say the case highlights how petty disputes can escalate into serious criminal matters, with Ndlovu now facing potential jail time or a hefty fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Will Ndlovu cook up a defence, or will the court serve her a harsh sentence?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Follow Zim GBC News for updates on this sizzling courtroom dr<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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