A bitter custody battle erupted between ex-spouses Paul Makonesi and Nomazulu Ndlovu after Makonesi allegedly kidnapped their child from a boarding school. The Harare Civil Court dismissed Makonesi's application for a protection order against Ndlovu, emphasizing he must first address kidnapping charges.
Ndlovu emotionally testified that Makonesi has tormented her since their divorce 12 years ago. She claimed he took three children to his rural home and kidnapped their youngest from a Bulawayo school. The mother accused her ex-husband of potentially subjecting their children to mistreatment and ritual harm.
Makonesi countered that Ndlovu was harassing him and his new girlfriend. He alleged she created a scene at his home, assaulted his girlfriend with sticks, and threatened to burn down his house. The court heard conflicting narratives of conflict and potential child endangerment.
Magistrate Meenal Narotam rejected Makonesi's protection order application, finding no substantive merit. The legal proceedings highlighted the ongoing tension between the divorced couple and their dispute over child custody and care.
Ndlovu emotionally testified that Makonesi has tormented her since their divorce 12 years ago. She claimed he took three children to his rural home and kidnapped their youngest from a Bulawayo school. The mother accused her ex-husband of potentially subjecting their children to mistreatment and ritual harm.
Makonesi countered that Ndlovu was harassing him and his new girlfriend. He alleged she created a scene at his home, assaulted his girlfriend with sticks, and threatened to burn down his house. The court heard conflicting narratives of conflict and potential child endangerment.
Magistrate Meenal Narotam rejected Makonesi's protection order application, finding no substantive merit. The legal proceedings highlighted the ongoing tension between the divorced couple and their dispute over child custody and care.
