Sick Marry Mubaiwa Forced To Attend Court, Vomits In The Dock
The trial of vice president Constantino Chiwenga’s estranged wife Marry Mubaiwa, who is accused of attempting to murder the former defence forces chief, was adjourned last Friday in Harare.
Mubaiwa, who is facing multiple criminal charges, has been ill for over two years and has lost her right arm.
She is accused of attempting to murder Chiwenga in 2019 while he was critically ill and hospitalised in South Africa.
She denies the allegations.
The former model’s trial was scheduled to begin on Thursday, but she vomited in the dock while being supported by an aide, forcing her case to be postponed to Friday.
Her lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa then asked for another postponement to a later date after producing a medical affidavit confirming that her client was unwell.
“The accused is unwell. She went to see a doctor on the 15th and again yesterday (Thursday),” said the defence attorney.
“If she did not fear a warrant of arrest as has previously been done she would have been admitted at the hospital.
“The doctor confirmed that she needs to be admitted. We submit the doctor’s notice.”
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Mtetwa added “We made a submission yesterday. This is merely a supplement to yesterday’s submission merely confirming that she is unwell.
“If she is admitted (in hospital) it would be impossible for us to know when she would be fit for trial.
“I have noticed that she would be before you on Monday for remand and I’m not sure if she will be able to make it. I suggest that she be given a date a week from now, which takes us to the 27th,” said Mtetwa.
The State consented before the matter was postponed to February 27.
Charges against Mubaiwa arose in 2019 when she allegedly tried to kill Chiwenga who was critically ill and admitted at a hospital in Pretoria.
Prosecutors allege she unplugged life-saving devices including an IV and a catheter, from Chiwenga’s body resulting in profuse bleeding.
It is alleged that Mubaiwa had previously forced Chiwenga to stay at a hotel overnight, denying him treatment for about 24 hours.
