Two family members went from cheering on the Soweto Derby to facing jail time, and people online are already split over what happened. Mbuso Dlamini and his nephew Selby Nkambule reportedly spent the day at a local bar in Buhleni watching Kaizer Chiefs take on Orlando Pirates. By the time they got home, they were hungry, and they were not happy to find no food waiting for them.

Instead of cooking something or heading out for a takeaway, the pair allegedly broke into a house. They are said to have walked out with two 5kg portions of chicken, cellphones and cash worth E4,675. That single bad decision is now costing them dearly.

Both men have appeared in court. Magistrate Cebsile Ngwenya handed down a sentence of three years in prison each, with an option to pay a fine of E3,000 each instead.

The story has struck a nerve with many people. Some say the men should face the full consequences of breaking into someone's home, while others argue that a fun match day turned into a lesson in how quickly one choice can change everything. Advocates for community safety say cases like this show why people need to protect their homes and their neighbours, and social media users are sharing the story as a warning about how alcohol and frustration can push ordinary people into serious trouble.

So tell us what you think. Was that sentence fair, or did the court go too hard on a hungry uncle and his nephew? Drop your take in the comments and tag someone who would have made the same bad call after a few drinks.

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