HARARE– A self-styled prophetess from Glen Norah is under intense scrutiny following the tragic death of a pregnant woman who sought her assistance for a home delivery. The husband of the deceased, Ruchiva Misoya, 36, has spoken out about the horrific circumstances surrounding his wife’s death, claiming he found her bleeding from the mouth and nose in a pool of blood at the prophetess’s shrine.Cephas Foya, 37, also tragically lost his child in the incident. He told H-Metro of his ordeal and the disturbing events that followed his wife’s passing.The prophetess, widely known as Madzimai Rumbi, whose real name is Rumbidzayi Sanyamvura, is well known in the Glen Norah area.
According to Cephas, his wife had left home in good health to attend prayers at Madzimai Rumbi’s shrine, located at Tanaka Housing Cooperative. He had no idea she was in danger.“My wife left home walking without any complaints after Madzimai Rumbi asked her to come for prayers, hanzi vaidakumuyeresa asati aenda kuchipatara,” Cephas explained, meaning Madzimai Rumbi wanted to examine her before she went to the hospital.When Ruchiva took longer than expected to return, Cephas went to the shrine to check on her. “Madzimai and her colleagues denied me entry claiming that my wife was delivering, and I insisted I wanted to witness the delivery, unaware that my wife had already passed on,” he said.Cephas recounted the horrifying scene he encountered when he finally forced his way into the shrine.
“When I forced myself into the shrine, I found my wife bleeding from the mouth and nose. It shocked me.” He added, “I am confused and in pain. I cannot understand what kind of prayers were conducted over my wife.”A post-mortem examination conducted at Sally Mugabe Central Hospital confirmed that Ruchiva’s death was due to complications related to high blood pressure.
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However, some neighbours claim that Ruchiva was coerced into seeking help from Madzimai Rumbi for a home delivery.The situation took an even more bizarre turn when Madzimai Rumbi followed the family to their village, where Ruchiva was laid to rest. According to Cephas, the prophetess was carrying a bucket containing disturbing human remains.“I had some questions, and I came to my senses when Madzimai Rumbi followed us to our village holding a bucket with teeth, umbilical cord, intestines and blood,” Cephas said. “Mudzimai wangu akatambudzwa asi arikurwisa kuti zvese zvibude pachena,” he added, meaning his wife was tormented but is fighting to ensure everything comes to light.Ruchiva’s death on Tuesday last week has left behind her husband Cephas and three children.
Her life was tragically cut short as she welcomed her fourth child.Yesterday, H-Metro visited Madzimai Rumbi’s shrine and found a neighbourhood where residents are calling for an investigation into Ruchiva’s tragic death.“We urge the authorities to take strict action against unlicensed midwives running illegal maternity homes,” one resident said. Another claimed, “Madzimai Rumbi has been giving false prophecies, claiming Ruchiva was in her tenth month of pregnancy and threatening her that she would die if she sought hospital care.”Another resident recounted the distressing experience of accompanying Ruchiva’s body to her rural home. “We accompanied Ruchiva’s body to her rural home where we had to dig three graves before finding a suitable place.
It was a deeply distressing experience. Paibatwa ruware kusvikira vazochera pamwe. This has traditional connotations, chinamanenji hachifambisi chinomirira mavara acho awonekwe,” the resident explained.Catherine Nyamapfeni, Madzimai Rumbi’s sister, said she was also shocked by the tragic events.
“I confronted her about the teeth and the contents of the bucket after Ruchiva’s death, but she claimed the family was angry and that the husband would collect them later,” Catherine said.Catherine sought help from the police, leading to Madzimai Rumbi’s arrest. “We were terrified and had to enlist someone to pose as a relative to find out where Ruchiva’s body had been taken,” she explained.Madzimai Rumbi has been ‘praying’ for people at the shrine for the past two years. However, this was her first experience assisting with a delivery.The police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ruchiva’s death, and Madzimai Rumbi is currently in custody assisting with inquiries.Follow @MyZimbabweNews HARARE– A self-styled prophetess from Glen Norah is under intense scrutiny following the tragic death of a pregnant woman who sought her assistance for a home delivery.
The husband of the deceased, Ruchiva Misoya, 36, has spoken out about the horrific circumstances surrounding his wife’s death, claiming he found her bleeding from the mouth and nose in a pool of blood at the prophetess’s shrine. Cephas Foya, 37, also tragically lost his child in the incident. He told H-Metro of his ordeal and the disturbing events that followed his wife’s passing.
The prophetess, widely known as Madzimai Rumbi, whose real name is Rumbidzayi Sanyamvura, is well known in the Glen Norah area. He had no idea she was in danger. “My wife left home walking without any complaints after Madzimai Rumbi asked her to come for prayers, hanzi vaidakumuyeresa asati aenda kuchipatara,” Cephas explained, meaning Madzimai Rumbi wanted to examine her before she went to the hospital.
When Ruchiva took longer than expected to return, Cephas went to the shrine to check on her. “Madzimai and her colleagues denied me entry claiming that my wife was delivering, and I insisted I wanted to witness the delivery, unaware that my wife had already passed on,” he said. Cephas recounted the horrifying scene he encountered when he finally forced his way into the shrine.
I cannot understand what kind of prayers were conducted over my wife.” A post-mortem examination conducted at Sally Mugabe Central Hospital confirmed that Ruchiva’s death was due to complications related to high blood pressure. However, some neighbours claim that Ruchiva was coerced into seeking help from Madzimai Rumbi for a home delivery. The situation took an even more bizarre turn when Madzimai Rumbi followed the family to their village, where Ruchiva was laid to rest.
According to Cephas, the prophetess was carrying a bucket containing disturbing human remains. “I had some questions, and I came to my senses when Madzimai Rumbi followed us to our village holding a bucket with teeth, umbilical cord, intestines and blood,” Cephas said. “Mudzimai wangu akatambudzwa asi arikurwisa kuti zvese zvibude pachena,” he added, meaning his wife was tormented but is fighting to ensure everything comes to light.
Ruchiva’s death on Tuesday last week has left behind her husband Cephas and three children. Her life was tragically cut short as she welcomed her fourth child. Yesterday, H-Metro visited Madzimai Rumbi’s shrine and found a neighbourhood where residents are calling for an investigation into Ruchiva’s tragic death.
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