2 Kuwadzana Phase 3 Johanne Masowe eChishanu prophets have actually appeared in court following a run-in over a snake.
Madzibaba Matthew Matenga litigated looking for a defense order versus his competitor, Madzibaba Tongai Mandere, implicating him of insulting and threatening him.
Madzibaba Matthew likewise informed the court that he was slammed in front of his congregants.
“He attacked me with a stick in front of my church members, implicating me of prophesying health problem in his family and calling out his member of the family’ names.
“He is also going around telling people that I am mentally ill and that I am not a true prophet,” said Madzibaba Matthew.
Madzibaba Tongai opposed the application stating he just approached him asking about a snake he killed at his (Madzibaba Tongai) shrine.
“I heard that he had actually killed a snake at my shrine and went to ask him where he put the snake.
“I did not assault him. I went to the community leaders and they said to me, ‘hauzivi here kuti Matenga anopenga’.”
Magistrate Tamara Chibindi asked Madzibaba Tongai what he wished to make with the snake.
“Did you want to eat it,” the magistrate asked.
“We are worshippers and people want to know about the snake,” said Madzibaba Tongai.
Magistrate Chibindi dismissed the application and informed Madzibaba Matthew that he ought to have reported the attack to the cops.
— HMetro
