Marry Mubaiwa sentenced to one year for forging marriage to VP Chiwenga
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga’s ex-wife, Marry Mubaiwa has been sentenced to a wholly suspended 12-month prison sentence.
Marry Mubaiwa who was facing charges of violating the Marriages Act after lying that her former husband had consented to solemnise their wedding while he was receiving medical care in India was convicted of marriage fraud this Wednesday.
Marry Mubaiwa today escaped a custodial sentence after Harare Magistrate Lazini Ncube set aside a 12-month jail term on the condition she does not commit a similar offence.
In passing his sentence this Thursday, the magistrate said that Mubaiwa could not perform hours of community service due to her health condition.
He said Mubaiwa deserves a second chance since she is a first time offender.
“The accused is not in good health as she is always seen with an aide. The accused is a first offender.
The accused will not cause harm to society. She deserves a second chance.
Community service for her won’t work because of her health,” said the magistrate:
Magistrate Lazini Ncube gave Marry the option to pay ZWL$60 000 or go to jail for six months.
Meanwhile, in other news, Marry Mubaiwa’s right hand is set to be amputated.
According to her lawyer, Beatrice Mtetwa, her right hand is set to be amputated due to severe sepsis and doctors have recommended an amputation above the elbow.
She is said to be battling lymphoedema, a condition caused by a blockage in the lymphatic system, part of the immune and circulatory systems. The condition has left her arms and legs badly swollen with “wart-like” growth and extensive scarring.
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