“Why involve your relatives? Why have the ceremonies?” – Sonja Madzikanda says court has ruled she was never married to Chivayo
THE long-running legal battle between businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his estranged partner Sonja Madzikanda took a dramatic turn Monday after Madzikanda announced that the High Court had ruled the pair were never married. Although the court’s written judgment had not yet been released, Madzikanda disclosed the outcome in a video posted on her Instagram page, describing it as the conclusion of a painful legal fight. “Today, the judgment was made final. The court decided that
Sonja Madzikanda announced that the High Court ruled she was never married to Wicknell Chivayo, ending a long legal dispute. The court's decision, shared via an Instagram video, concluded that their relationship lacked legal recognition. Chivayo had argued that their customary union ended in 2024, dismissing Madzikanda's claims for spousal support and asset division. The case extended to South Africa, where Madzikanda obtained an order to freeze Chivayo's assets. Madzikanda plans to share her experience in videos to caution other women about similar legal battles. She questioned the purpose of family involvement and ceremonies if a relationship can later be deemed non-existent. Madzikanda expressed concern that the ruling could affect other women in similar situations. The case was presided over by Justice Amy Tsanga, with the official judgment yet to be released.
The ruling raises concerns about the legal recognition of customary relationships and its impact on women in similar situations.
📌 Kaynak
Bu özet Zimbabwe kaynağından otomatik derlenmiştir. Tamamı için orijinal habere gidin.
Orijinal haberi oku →