05/09/2025
Shock as Deceased’s Clothes Found Dumped at Family Gate
Christina Marutana (Nhimbe FM Correspondent)
A bizarre incident unfolded in Vengere, under Chief Makoni, involving widow Theresa Musanhu, who was married to the late Nelson Simango until his death in August last year. On Sunday morning, August 31, 2025, Theresa allegedly instructed her relatives to deliver her late husband’s clothes, which were dumped at the gate of Nelson’s parents’ home.
The Simango family says they woke up to a disturbing sight after finding the clothes of their late relative mysteriously dumped outside their gate. Unsure of who had brought them, the family reported the matter to Chief Makoni’s court, expressing concern over the unusual circumstances. Chief Makoni then ordered his court police to collect the clothes and keep them at the court, while summoning both the Simango and Musanhu families for a hearing.
The case was scheduled for September 5 at Chief Makoni’s traditional court. However, the Musanhu family, where Theresa comes from, did not show up, forcing the court to postpone the matter. It will now be heard in the next court session.
Speaking to Nhimbe FM, Nelson’s relatives revealed that he had been unwell for a long time before his passing. They said that during the mourning period, the family chose not to rush into disposing of his clothes, as tradition usually requires. Instead, they had planned to distribute his belongings at the appropriate time. The family expressed shock over the sudden move by Theresa’s relatives to take matters into their own hands.
“Nelson had been ill for a long time before he passed on. As a family, we were still mourning his loss and had planned to distribute his clothes in line with tradition. To our shock, we woke up to find his belongings dumped at our gate by his wife’s relatives, while Theresa is away abroad,” said a family spokesperson.
“The Simango family said they remain puzzled over why the Musanhu family took such a drastic step without any prior consultation or communication.”
The case remains before Chief Makoni’s court, where the Musanhu family has been summoned to explain their actions, which the court noted were a violation of cultural protocol. During proceedings, Theresa’s mother reportedly told the court that she had been reluctant to attend the hearing out of fear, following the unlawful actions carried out by her children.
“Nhimbe FM will continue monitoring the proceedings and provide updates on the case until its final conclusion.”
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