A School teacher in Harare has been ordered to perform 170 hours of community service after being found guilty of steali

[Augusta]

A well-known Selbourne Primary School teacher in Harare has been ordered to perform 170 hours of community service after being found guilty of stealing US$5,200 from her husband of nearly 18 years.

Patricia Yusufu appeared before Harare magistrate Nyaradzo Manokore, who issued a sentence that combines punishment, restitution, and strict conditions aimed at ensuring accountability.

Magistrate Manokore handed down a suspended custodial term, saying, “The accused is sentenced to 24 months in prison, suspended for three years on the condition that she does not commit any offenses involving dishonesty during this period.” She warned that “if she does, she will face imprisonment without the option of a fine.”

 

[Starmix]

She stole money from her husband, perhaps her husband did not give her money for their basic needs, or was deprived of keeping a fraction of her husband's salary or income. Why did the husband jail his wife? That is unfair.

 

[Augusta]

Well, in some societies stealing is stealing despite the person you stole from. It's to deter her from doing such again in future.

 

[eLdavis]

What was she planning on doing with the money cause that amount is abit much though, hope this won't affect their marriage at the end of the day.