Bonginkosi
Sibanda of Gwabalanda suburb was convicted of contravening a maintenance court
order (Case No. BYO M 113/24) when he appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Mr
Itai Kagwere yesterday.
Four months of
his sentence were suspended on condition of good behaviour, while the remaining
six months were suspended on condition that he pays the arrears by December 19.
Prosecuting, Mr
Mehluli Ndlovu told the court that on March 18, 2024, Sibanda was ordered by
the Bulawayo civil court to pay his ex-wife US$60 per month for the upkeep of
their minor child until the child attains 18 years of age or becomes
self-supportive.
However,
Sibanda failed to comply with the order, resulting in arrears amounting to
US$840 over a period of 14 months.
“The accused
person failed to comply with the terms and conditions of the maintenance order
and is now in arrears of US$840 for 14 months,” said Mr Ndlovu.
The court heard
that Sibanda paid maintenance in full for March and September 2024 and January,
September and October 2025.
“He also paid
US$40 for the months of April 2024 and May 2025, but failed to pay for the
remaining months,” said the prosecutor. Chronicle
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