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A HARARE woman approached the Civil Court yesterday demanding $500 000 in child maintenance from her ex-lover.
Tengerai Madziva said her ex-lover, Togara Chirume, forcibly took their two children to his mother’s home in the village, but doesn’t cater for their needs.
“He took our kids to his mother’s rural area without my consent, but they still come to my mother’s place for food and stationery.
“He should just give me the kids and start paying maintenance because my children are not happy there.
“Your Worship, they are told to go to my mother every time they need food or any other assistance. He is well paid, but very selfish when it comes to his money” she said.
Togara said he could not afford to pay that amount and instead offered to pay $30 000.
“Your Worship, l can’t afford that amount. l also have another family to take care of.
“My mum takes good care of our children and l send them money and groceries,” he said. Magistrate Ayanda Dhlamini ordered Togara to pay $40 000 in child support
Mathew Masinge
Online Reporter