A former Zimbabwean First Lady, Grace Mugabe, has been summoned before Chief Zvimba’s Court for not burying her husband, Robert Mugabe properly.
Mrs Mugabe was accused of committing a taboo by burying the deceased, Robert Gabriel Mugabe in a house which is a violation of the culture of the Zvimba people and also leaving her husband’s clothes/properties to scatter.
For the violations, she was fined 5 beasts and one goats and is expected to appear before the court on May, 20 with witnesses or evidences if she wants.
Recall that Mugabe died in Singapore in September 2019 and was buried at his home village in Kutama, Zvimba in Mashonaland West.
The summon read;
“You are being summoned to appear before Chief Zvimba’s Court at Gonzo Guzha Hall, Murombedzi Growth Point on 20 May 2021 at 09:30am over the following allegations;
- You’re accused of committing a taboo by burying the deceased Robert Gabriel Mugabe in a house which is a violation of the culture of the Zvimba people. You also let Robert Gabriel Mugabe’s clothes/properties scatter.
- b) All of Robert Gabriel Mugabe’s clothes/properties must be gathered and stored properly at the deceased’s house following our culture as the Zvimba people.
- c) I also want the deceased – Robert Mugabe- to be reburied according to the culture of the Zvimba people at a place chosen by his relatives and mother.
- d) For the above-mentioned violations, you are, therefore, required to pay 5 beasts and one goat.
1) You are allowed to bring witnesses and evidence to the court.
2) If you fail to attend the hearing without permission from the court, the court will rule in favour of the applicant.
3) If you want clarity on the matter, approach the court on the date set for the hearing.
