A married woman attempted suicide after her husband discovered her with another man at their Muchena Village home. Edmund Mhlanga returned unexpectedly and found his wife Abigail Button with Tendai Dzanza in their bedroom. Medical staff at Victoria Chitepo Provincial Hospital treated Button after she consumed poison following the confrontation. The incident prompted legal proceedings before Chief Mutasa's community court last Saturday. Authorities ordered DNA testing on clothing items allegedly abandoned during the encounter.
Mhlanga presented evidence consisting of garments he claims Dzanza left behind while fleeing the scene. The accused man disputes ownership of the items and denies participating in any affair. Button acknowledged contacting Dzanza but rejected claims of infidelity. She attributed her suicide attempt to ongoing marital abuse rather than guilt over the alleged incident. Chief Mutasa warned all parties that DNA results will determine the case outcome and any potential consequences for false testimony.
Mhlanga presented evidence consisting of garments he claims Dzanza left behind while fleeing the scene. The accused man disputes ownership of the items and denies participating in any affair. Button acknowledged contacting Dzanza but rejected claims of infidelity. She attributed her suicide attempt to ongoing marital abuse rather than guilt over the alleged incident. Chief Mutasa warned all parties that DNA results will determine the case outcome and any potential consequences for false testimony.
