Helvy Shaanika
19 July 2011
Oshakati — A teacher at Orumana Combined School in Kunene, about 28km outside Opuwo, appeared in court recently for assaulting a fellow teacher, who is also his girlfriend.
Michael Kangumba (37), appeared in the Opuwo Magistrate’s Court on charges of attempted murder, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and malicious damage to property.
According to the Deputy Commissioner of Crime Investigation Coordination Unit for Kunene Region, Israel Hango, police are still investigating the cause of the fight, which landed the young woman in hospital.
“When two people engage in a fight, each of them says a different story. We are trying to find a witness,” said Hango.
Kangumba was denied bail and his case was postponed to August 30.
Kangumba allegedly poured boiling water on Maria Hepute during the fight.
Hepute sustained serious injuries, mostly to her arms, neck and stomach. She has since been discharged from hospital.
After beating her up and pouring boiling water on her on her body, Kangumba allegedly destroyed all appliances including a television set, fridge, computer and other electrical appliances in her house.
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