Primrose police arrested a 27-year-old man on a charge of domestic violence recently after he allegedly beat his girlfriend with a wooden stick in Northridge Avenue, in Sunnyridge.
The victim opened a case at the Primrose Police Station following the incident and explained to officers that her boyfriend had gone looking for a sangoma, to help them with their child who is not well.
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“The man returned home late and when the victim questioned him about his whereabouts he allegedly became angry and began to punch her,” said Sgt Styles Maome, communications officer for the Primrose police.
“The woman reportedly ran outside, but the accused followed her and began to hit her with a wooden stick.”
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The man was arrested and taken to the Primrose Police Station.
He has since appeared in the Germiston Magistrate’s Court, where his case was postponed for plea and trial.
“Crimes against women and children are viewed in a serious light,” warned Maome.
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