A woman from Harare has revealed startling details about her violent husband’s actions, claiming that he used chillis during their sex and that this caused serious health issues for her.
During a hearing at the Harare Civil Court, Joyce Garikayi made the revelations while requesting a protective order against her husband, Jack Mukandwe.
Joyce claimed that she had experienced extreme discomfort and ongoing itching as a result of Jack’s unusual practice of introducing chilli into their private times. “My privates are now reacting and always itching as a result of the chilli my husband uses in what he claims is a way to spice up our s3x encounters. Each time I refuse, he insults me, saying my father’s goblins are the ones sleeping with me,” she told the court.
Surprisingly, Jack did not reject the allegations. Instead, he acknowledged to trying out the practice after hearing about it from others who claimed to employ similar approaches in their relationships.
Joyce also accused Jack of physical and mental abuse, claiming that he repeatedly struck her with an electric cord and ridiculed her in front of their children. She further revealed that Jack’s unpredictable behavior included removing asbestos from their roof whenever he felt provoked. Joyce returned to her parents’ home out of fear for her safety, but she said Jack continued to stalk and harass her.
Jack responded to the accusations by apologizing and attributing his violent behavior to his short fuse. Joyce remained wary, putting her safety and wellbeing first, even though he indicated a wish to make amends and improve their marriage.
Joyce was given a protective order by Magistrate Meenal Naratom, who recognized the psychological and physical harm she had experienced. The court’s ruling highlighted the need of protecting Joyce from additional injury.
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