Vice President Constantino Chiwenga reported his former wife, Mary Mubaiwa, to authorities regarding alleged criminal activities. He cooperated fully with prosecutors across Zimbabwe and South Africa during their investigations. Chiwenga stated through his legal representatives that he acted solely in the public interest to ensure justice and accountability. His actions followed accusations that Mubaiwa attempted to murder him by removing life-support equipment while he received hospital treatment in South Africa. These allegations led to her 2019 arrest on multiple charges of attempted murder, money laundering, fraud, and illegal cross-border fund transfers.
The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria granted forfeiture orders against Mubaiwa's luxury Sterrewag property and two Range Rover vehicles. South African investigators determined these assets were purchased using illicit funds connected to criminal financial activities. The court had previously frozen all assets under preservation orders since early 2022. Zimbabwe's National Prosecuting Authority celebrated this ruling as successful international cooperation in combating organized crime. Proceeds from the seized assets will be returned to Zimbabwe while Mubaiwa continues facing court proceedings despite serious health complications requiring wheelchair assistance.
The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria granted forfeiture orders against Mubaiwa's luxury Sterrewag property and two Range Rover vehicles. South African investigators determined these assets were purchased using illicit funds connected to criminal financial activities. The court had previously frozen all assets under preservation orders since early 2022. Zimbabwe's National Prosecuting Authority celebrated this ruling as successful international cooperation in combating organized crime. Proceeds from the seized assets will be returned to Zimbabwe while Mubaiwa continues facing court proceedings despite serious health complications requiring wheelchair assistance.
