A CONGOLESE pastor who is facing charges of attempted murder after he allegedly stabbed a woman from The Bluff 40 times, made another appearance at the Durban Magistrate’s Court on October 12.

Fulgence Nimubona (34) is accused of stabbing Nomthandazo Mbhele multiple times at her home on The Bluff on July 16.

Nimubona, from the DRC, is facing charges of attempted murder, contravening a protection order and being in South Africa illegally.  

Mbhele was rushed to hospital following the attack at her house on The Bluff on July 16. In court, Nimubona was ordered by the court to show the injuries he sustained when he tried to take his own life after allegedly stabbing the victim.

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The matter was adjourned in court due to the witness statement that was outstanding.

He will be back in the dock on November 19.

Background and further details to the case

It is alleged that the accused had an argument with the victim during a telephone conversation on July 16 after which he went to the victim’s home on The Bluff where he allegedly stabbed her multiple times.

According to the police, the victim’s daughter (16) who was in the house when the alleged incident happened, sustained an injury to her arm.

Police spokesperson for eThekwini District, Captain Carmen Rhynes, said a resident from The Bluff, who witnessed the incident, went to the Brighton Beach police station to alert the police.

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“It is alleged that a member of the community approached Brighton Beach police station to report that she had heard her neighbour screaming for help. Upon investigation the victim was found with multiple stab wounds,” said Rhynes.

Nimubona later handed himself over to the Brighton Beach police station. He had sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital for medical treatment before being released into police custody.

The incident has sparked anger among members of the community while some have vented their anger on social media platforms, calling for justice.

The March and March leader, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, has been vocal about the case, calling on the authorities to ensure that justice is served.

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