A man who allegedly murdered his wife who was a lecturer at the Midlands State University (MSU) has claimed that he killed her in self-defence.
Fred Nyamhanga Shavi, 63, appeared in court for initial remand for the alleged murder of his wife, Netsai Ncube, 48, a lecturer in the department of Agriculture, Livestock and Wildlife Management at the MSU.
Shavi alleges that his wife, Ncube brought a hoe into their bedroom as he slept between 2AM and 3AM on February 27 intending to attack him.
Shavi alleged that he acted on self defence since Ncube attacked him first.
He did not name or specify what the object was, but prosecutors described it as an iron hoe.
Shavi was not asked to plead and was remanded in custody to March 16.
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