Crimes and Court Correspondent<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The practice of UMlamu\/Chiramu has been part of some Zimbabwean traditions for some past decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this practice, a husband is ‘permitted’ to play with his wife’s younger sister in a manner that makes the same his wife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
More often such ‘playing’ has led to sexual relationships of the two or impregnation of the younger sibling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A Harare woman has sought a peace and restraining order from the Courts after his sister’s ex-husband wants to continue to reap were he did not sow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Abigail Kafa sought a peace order against her sister’s ex-husband, Shepherd Hide, in the Harare Civil Court, alleging he demands sex from her at her home and assaults her when she refuses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“He comes over to my house when he wants sex. When I refuse, he insults and assaults me,” Abigail said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“He threatens to break me into pieces so that the police will not be able to find my body.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shepherd responded, questioning the court’s authority to restrict his actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“I want the court to make me understand if a married woman is allowed to do whatever she pleases. I have no issues with the court granting her a peace order, but it’s my right to do whatever I please on her.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Magistrate Meenal Naratom granted the peace order, ordering Shepherd to stop abusing Abigail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“It’s not your right to demand sex from someone who doesn’t want to give it to you,” the magistrate said. “You must respect people’s boundaries and decisions.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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