Nyanga Woman Accused of Double Marriage Sparks Outrage in Chief Mutasa’s Court – ZimEye

Nyanga – A dramatic customary court hearing in Chief Mutasa’s area has gripped the community after a local couple was accused of marrying off their daughter to two different men — and accepting bride price from both — in a scandal that has raised questions about the erosion of traditional marriage protocols The case was brought forward by Cleopas Maunga, who told the court that his legally wedded wife, Chipo Rambeti, was “snatched” by Donny Ndiraya before their marriage had been formally dissolved Maunga alleged that his in-laws, led by Ever Chimonyo, accepted lobola from Ndiraya while still bound to him by customary marriage “While I was at work, this man was staying at my homestead, sleeping in my bedroom,” Maunga testified “I sent my wife back to her mother’s home for discussions, but she never returned Later, I found her with Ndiraya and a child — clearly, she had moved on without a proper divorce.” Maunga claimed he had never paid a divorce token because he “still loved her” and was shocked that his in-laws proceeded with a second marriage arrangement Chimonyo denied the accusations, describing Maunga as a violent husband who “constantly beat” her daughter, even breaking her leg “She is above 18 and makes her own life decisions He only paid part of the lobola and never came looking for her when she left,” Chimonyo argued “We assumed he no longer loved her The second bride price was justified.” Rambeti herself insisted the marriage to Maunga was over long before meeting Ndiraya “I told him I no longer loved him and cut ties completely He later married two other wives after I left,” she told the court However, in a startling twist, Maunga’s niece, Chipo Maunga, claimed she witnessed Rambeti’s secret visits to Ndiraya while still married to her uncle — even being used as a “decoy” to cover their affair Source: Zimeye All Zim News is a central hub for all things Zimbabwean, curating news from across the country so no story is missed Alongside aggregation, our team of nationwide reporters provides real-time, on-the-ground coverage Stay informed and connected — reach us at admin@allzimnews.com. Source: Zimeye