'Pregnant' Man Fined in SA Court

BBC ^ | 11/29/2006 | SA Press

[Dallas59]

A South African man has been fined $140 for taking a week off work, telling his employers he was pregnant.

Charles Sibindana, 27, stole a certificate from a clinic during his pregnant girlfriend's checkup, a court near Johannesburg heard.

He then added his own details to the note and submitted it and took seven days off work, seemingly unaware that only women consult gynaecologists.

His employers became suspicious and investigated the matter.

[Dallas59]

*makes note NOT to use this as an excuse when calling in*

[dino1955]

Too funny...some people will try anything!!

[Irish Rose]

His employers became suspicious and investigated the matter.

When a man tells you he's pregnant, the only thing you become suspicious of is his sanity.

[arthurus]

became suspicious ???

[battlegearboat]

"Charles Sibindana, 27,"

Hey, that's the same guy that I've been opening up bank accounts for in anticipation of big profits, according to his emails.

I hope everything is on the "up-and-up".

[Just mythoughts]

It would have worked for him in San Fransisco, or even New York.

[sig226]

Curious - why is the court involved? Anyone know?

[nmh]

Hilarious!!!