Ex-Zimbabwe Saints chairman takes wife to court over alleged abuse

Trish Mukwazo, [email protected]

FORMER Zimbabwe Saints chairman, Lazarus Magwaro (83), has taken his wife, Molly Magwaro (73), to court, accusing her of physically abusing him.

Molly of Morningside suburb in Bulawayo, on Tuesday appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Abednico Ndebele, facing a charge of physical abuse. She was remanded out of custody to February 19.

The prosecutor, Ms Josephine Gurazhira said the alleged incident occurred on January 29 at around 11am, while the couple was receiving counselling from three officers at their home.

During the session, Molly allegedly sprang from her seat and slapped Lazarus on the head, causing him to fall.

Lazarus had invited the counselling officers from Mhlahlandlela Government Complex in an effort to resolve their marital issues. Following the assault, a police report was made, leading to Molly’s arrest.