A Mutasa man recently took his own life after allegedly
failing to stomach step children’s disrespect.
The 35-year-old Chioniso Korowa Sithole, better known as
Korowa, is said to have decided to end his life after his lover’s 15-year-old
child had refused to go to the grinding mill.
It is alleged that ever since the late gold panner moved in
with his 55-year-old lover, only identified as Mai Glenda, he had known no
peace as her three children where always disrespecting him.
According to Nyamukwarara Village 4 head, Lovemore
Matunhira, this was causing countless misunderstandings between the two
lovebirds.
However, Mai Glenda refused to talk to The Weekender,
saying she is still mourning. But according to our sources, Korowa was not a
happy man during his last few days. Said Matunhira: “They all refused to do
house chores. Before going for his panning, Korowa would clean the house, wash
the plates and cook for himself. He would then leave as soon as he was done.
Upon his return, Korowa would cook for everyone and then retire for bed.
“On the last occasion, he asked Mai Glenda’s 15-year-old
son to go to the grinding mill and the boy refused, stating that it was already
getting dark. The boy also told Korowa that he was not his father and therefore
had no right to order him to do anything.
“This angered Korowa. He grabbed an axe and ran after the
child, threatening to kill him. The boy in turn threatened to commit suicide if
Korowa did not leave their home.
“Following another heated argument on the conduct of Mai
Glenda’s children, Korowa hanged himself the following morning,” said
Matunhira.
Korowa left a suicide note which instructed that he be laid
to rest at his rural home in Chimanimani.
He, however, did not state why he had taken his own life.
Korowa’s friend, Tongai Mandigore, told The Weekender that
Korowa was always fuming over the children’s conduct.
“Mai Glenda never rebuked her children for the way they
were treating my friend. To her, l think Korowa was just another lover who
would leave someday while she moves on to another.
“I had known Korowa for the two years and he had never
exhibited any suicide tendencies. He was a quiet person who enjoyed his beer,”
said Mandigore. Manica Post
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