Man seriously injured when angry girlfriend throws BOILING water at him

A man was seriously injured when his girlfriend threw a kettle of boiling water over him during a heated argument in KwaZulu-Natal on Monday evening.

THE MAN SUSTAINED SERIOUS INJURIES

According to Reaction Unit SA (RUSA) spokesperson Prem Balram, the incident happened around 18:56.

“A man was seriously injured after his girlfriend threw a kettle of boiling water over him during a heated argument at her home in Riet River – KZN.”

Prem Balram

Balram said neighbours contacted Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) at approximately 18:56 requesting assistance for the injured male.

MAN CONFRONTED GIRLFRIEND ABOUT CHEATING MESSAGES

“On arrival, the 34-year-old man was found to have sustained burns to the right side of his body. He informed Reaction Officers that he confronted the mother of his baby after receiving reliable information that she was cheating on him.

“He viewed her conversations on her mobile phone and discovered intimate conversations with several men on her Facebook Messenger, which confirmed his suspicions.”

Barlam said a heated argument ensued and the girlfriend grabbed a kettle of boiling water and threw it on him.

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THE WOMAN THREW THE WATER ON HIM IN VIEW OF BABY

The man fled to his house approximately 100 meters away.

“Their child was present at the time of the incident. The girlfriend arrived at his residence minutes later. She informed Reaction Officers that she had acted in a fit of rage after her partner questioned her with regards to having multiple sexual partners.”

Prem Balram

He furthermore said no arrests were made as the victim was rushed to the hospital for medical attention.

Domestic violence is a major issue in South Africa and domestic violence occurs every single day.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE A MAJOR ISSUE IN SA

According to the Centre for African Justice, Peace and Human Rights, South Africa is rated as one of the worst countries in the world when it comes to domestic violence and sadly, not much is done in South Africa to fight male domestic violence.

“Most cases of domestic violence are reported by women. women are more likely to report it and because the society we live in is more patriarchal. That does not mean that men are not victims of domestic violence.

“Men are sadly less likely to report abuse because the stigma attached prevents them from speaking out. Men who may report their experiences of domestic violence to the officials are also at a greater risk of experiencing secondary victimisation by being denied assistance.

“This is due to the stigma attached to defending themselves against women.”

the Centre for African Justice, Peace and Human Rights.

The ogranisation said there has been a rapid increase in domestic violence against men.

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RAPID INCREASE IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST MEN

“There are hardly any programmes designed to deal with the situation. Government and non-profit organizations spend millions every year to fight domestic violence. However, those millions go to campaigns against the abuse of women and children.

“It is unlikely that a percentage is dedicated to campaigns for domestic violence against men. The South African government focuses on violence against women and children but sadly, there are also men out there suffering abuse. Not much is done about it.”

the Centre for African Justice, Peace and Human Rights.

Here are contact numbers for organisation that assist men who are victims of abuse:

• National GBV Helpline 0800 150 150
• LifeLine South Africa 0861 322 322
• National Counselling Line 0861 322 322