KZN Woman Assaulted By Boyfriend After Spending R350 Grant on Alcohol
A heated domestic dispute erupted into violence in Mhlasini, KwaZulu-Natal, on Tuesday after a woman spent her R350 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant on alcohol.
According to Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA), officers were dispatched to the area after receiving reports of an altercation between a couple.
Upon arrival, they found that the situation had escalated after the woman’s boyfriend returned home and confronted her about how she used the money.
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Knife Held to Her Throat
The woman, believed to have been intoxicated at the time, admitted to spending the R350 grant on alcohol. The confession sparked a violent reaction. According to witnesses and reports, the man became aggressive and allegedly assaulted her.
In a chilling turn, he reportedly brandished a knife and held it to her throat during the confrontation. In a desperate attempt to defend herself, the woman grabbed the blade and suffered a deep laceration to her hand.
Victim Declines to Press Charges
Despite the severity of the assault, the woman chose not to open a criminal case against her partner. Authorities noted that the suspect was still at the scene when officers arrived but no arrest was made due to the victim’s refusal to lay charges.
Grant Misuse and Gender-Based Violence in Focus
The incident has once again brought attention to ongoing concerns over the misuse of social relief grants and the persistent issue of gender-based violence in South Africa.
Authorities continue to urge victims of domestic abuse to report such incidents and seek support services available in their communities.