A Masvingo High Court ordered Peter Machingura's mistress to pay $25,000 in adultery damages to his wife of 41 years. Eugenia Juvoringo Machaya must pay the record sum after missing her court date. The judge struck out her defense plea when she failed to attend the pre-trial conference. Her later request to reverse this decision was considered abandoned on April 23.
Viola Dhudhla Machingura had asked for $50,000 initially. Justice Joel Mambara granted the unopposed claim. Court papers say Machaya caused Viola emotional trauma, public shame, and loss of family position. Viola, who teaches at Great Zimbabwe University and serves as a church elder, needs medical care for diabetes, high blood pressure, and depression from the affair.
The sheriff will auction Machaya's belongings if she fails to pay, as lawyers have already prepared the legal papers. Reports indicate Machaya remains married to her first husband without divorcing him. She allegedly has two children with Machingura during their relationship.
Viola Dhudhla Machingura had asked for $50,000 initially. Justice Joel Mambara granted the unopposed claim. Court papers say Machaya caused Viola emotional trauma, public shame, and loss of family position. Viola, who teaches at Great Zimbabwe University and serves as a church elder, needs medical care for diabetes, high blood pressure, and depression from the affair.
The sheriff will auction Machaya's belongings if she fails to pay, as lawyers have already prepared the legal papers. Reports indicate Machaya remains married to her first husband without divorcing him. She allegedly has two children with Machingura during their relationship.
