Stephen Margolis, who runs the Stephen Margolis Resort
along Chitungwiza Road in Harare, yesterday appeared in court facing
accusations of failing to return a clients’ vehicle he took as surety for using
his wedding facilities.
Margolis (68) appeared before Harare magistrate Yeukai
Dzuda facing theft of trust property charges. He denied failing to return
Moline Rufaro Mapandu’s Honda Fit, which she gave him as surety when she used
his wedding facilities and failed to pay the full amount at once. Margolis told
the court that Mapandu entered into an agreement with his company, not with him
in his personal capacity.
“I plead not guilty to the charges. She entered an
agreement with my company, not me,” he said. Allegations against the
businessman are that on February 27, 2016 Mapandu decided to use Margolis’
wedding facilities.
It is said that the parties agreed on a certain amount,
with Mapandu making an initial payment of $1 100 and promising to settle the
balance within six weeks. The court heard that Mapandu then handed Margolis her
Honda Fit as security.
Mapandu, according to the State, managed to raise the
remaining amount and approached Margolis at his Margolis Plaza offices.
Upon her arrival, she was received by Margolis’ secretary
who reportedly told her that he was out of the country and asked her to return
once Margolis returned.
Magistrate Dzuda was told that Mapandu was shocked to be
shown an agreement of sale for the Honda Fit. Irked by the businessman’s act, Mapandu lodged a complaint
with the police leading to his arrest. Margolis is expected back in court on
February 18 for trial. Chronicle
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