This archive report was first published on 28 July 2019.
It's a story of love, loyalty, and a pair of Ngoma rubber shoes that sparked a bitter feud between three sisters-in-law. The drama unfolded in a small village, where family ties are strong, but so are the rivalries.
At the center of the storm is Fiolina, the wife of a prominent figure in the community. Her husband, a tall and handsome man, had bought her a pair of stylish Ngoma rubber shoes on her birthday in March this year. The shoes became a symbol of their love and affection for each other.
However, the peace was short-lived. Two weeks ago, Caro, the husband's sister, borrowed the shoes to wear to the market. Fiolina was furious when she found out, and the tension between the two women began to escalate.
As the situation worsened, Yunia, Fiolina's new friend and the husband's elder sister, became embroiled in the conflict. Yunia had always been close to Fiolina, but Caro's actions had created a rift between the two women.
The final straw came when Caro returned the shoes, but not before a heated argument broke out between the two women. The argument ended with Caro slapping Yunia, who retaliated by slapping Caro back. The situation was chaotic, with both women wailing and threatening to beat each other up.
It was only when the husband intervened that the situation was brought under control. He separated the two women and sent Caro packing. Yunia, on the other hand, stayed on and even slept in the husband's house that night.
As the days went by, the tension between the two women continued to simmer. It wasn't until later that the husband learned the true reason behind Caro's behavior. It turned out that Caro was jealous of Yunia's closeness with Fiolina and felt that she was being treated unfairly.
Now, the husband is left to deal with the fallout of the feud. He has asked the husbands of Yunia and Caro to come and take back their wives, as the family can no longer cope with the tension.
