Woman in fear for her life

Restraint: Mpumalanga resident claims ex-partner terrorising her despite order

- Masoka Dube

A Mpumalanga woman is living in fear of her former partner who is allegedly terrorising her despite a restraining order that she obtained against him.

Gugu Nkuna from Phola near Ogies said her trouble started early last year after she ended their relationship.

Nkuna alleged the man refused to accept that it was over and started stalking her and even went to her place unannounced, threatening if she did not take her back, he would kill her.

"Since we separated this man has been coming unannounced to intimidate me. In a week he used to come maybe three times at night and park his vehicle at the gate.

"I captured the images of the car and reported the matter to the police, but nothing was done. Nowadays, he comes during the day when I am home and parks his car at the gate.

"I am worried that one day he will kill me he used to beat me," alleged Nkuna.

"During one incident he stabbed me with a screwdriver and also attacked me on several occasions. In March last year, I received a court order and he assaulted me.