daniel chigunweKundainashe Chimbi
A Harare man dragged his son-in-law to the Maintenance Court on Friday accusing him of neglecting and dumping his child.
Brighton Mbodza claimed US$60 from his son-in-law, Talent Mabhiza, for the upkeep of his 7-year-old child.
“The child’s mother moved to South Africa to look for a job, and I want him to assist me to take care of his child, especially medical aid, clothes and extra lessons.”
Talent offered US$20 and told the court that he would ask the child’s mother to pay school fees.
“I am not employed and I have remarried and my wife is expecting. I can pay for the extra lessons.”
But his father-in-law turned down the offer.
“He dumped the child twice and I had to take in the child. I took her in and he should appreciate that and at least help me to raise his daughter,” he said.
Magistrate Ayanda Dhlamini ordered Talent to pay US$35, pay fees and buy clothes for his daughter three times a year.
Online Reporter