Plumtree Teacher and Wife Sentenced to 15 Years for Horrific Attack on Girlfriend

Sikhumbuzo Ncube, 45, who teaches at Matiwaza Primary School, and his wife, Priscilla Ncube, 42, appeared before Plumtree magistrate Dambudzo Malunga on Tuesday, 10 November 2026. They were convicted of assault and aggravated indecent assault.

According to court proceedings, the incident occurred on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, at approximately 6 pm, when Priscilla encountered the young woman in the company of her husband.

The situation quickly escalated into violence after Priscilla allegedly confronted and attacked the woman. The victim attempted to escape but fell while running. Sikhumbuzo then reportedly caught hold of her.

The court heard that the couple restrained the woman by tying her hands and legs before taking her into a nearby bush.

Priscilla allegedly used a kitchen knife to remove the victim's knotless braids before stabbing her in the head and threatening to end her life.

The woman was also reportedly subjected to further physical abuse. Priscilla allegedly applied chillies to her right eye before cutting off her clothing and removing her underwear and bra.

During the incident, Sikhumbuzo reportedly remained nearby, using his mobile phone to provide lighting while his wife carried out the attack.

In a separate count involving aggravated indecent assault, the court heard that Priscilla threatened the victim with a knife before subjecting her to a further degrading assault involving the insertion of chillies into her private parts.

The incident was eventually reported to Plumtree Police, resulting in the arrest of the two accused. The victim was subsequently taken to Plumtree District Hospital for medical treatment.

In passing sentence, the court imposed one year of imprisonment for the assault charge and 15 years for aggravated indecent assault.

However, the magistrate ordered that the sentences run concurrently, meaning the couple will serve an effective 15 years in prison.

Source: H-Metro