Lawmaker to pay US$400 maintenance

filed a US$920 maintenance claim against her estranged husband of eight years.
Although in his response papers, Shoko had strenuously opposed the claim, he did not show up in court to defend himself.
Presiding magistrate Ms Blessing Murwisi granted the relief sought but reduced the figure.
Ms Murwisi ordered Shoko to pay US$300 towards the upkeep of his children and US$100 for school fees.
In her claim, Mabugu said the couple had been staying together from 2002 until 2010 when they parted ways.
Shoko had offered US$80 as maintenance for two of the three children.
He argued that the US$920 claim was outrageous.
Shoko also argued that he earned US$1 475 and that was not enough to meet the demands of her former wife.
He said Mabugu was gainfully employed as a teacher.
Shoko also stated that he was married to another woman and had seven other dependants.