Man stabs cousin on suspicion of having affair with his wife

Sunday, August 24, 2025 - A man st@bbed his cousin with a screwdriver after accusing him of having an affair with his wife in South Africa. 

The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, August 24, 2025. 

Members of the Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) were dispatched to Pricklepear Road in Waterloo - KwaZulu Natal at approximately 04:37.

Upon arrival, Reaction Officers discovered a 35-year-old man bleeding from a stab wound to his hand.

According to the victim, he was in the company of his family consuming alcohol, when his cousin accused him of sleeping with his wife. 

An argument ensued and escalated into a physical altercation.

During the confrontation, the cousin drew a screwdriver and st@bbed the victim on his right hand. 

All parties involved were heavily intoxicated. 

His cousin fled the scene following the attack.

 The injured male was transported privately to a medical facility.