Grace Mugabe has dropped her lawsuit against lawyer Munyaradzi Bwanya, where she had sought US$50,000 in damages for defamation arising from remarks made in a community WhatsApp group. Initially, Grace accused Bwanya of falsely alleging that she used her influence to bypass legal procedures when acquiring properties at Carrick Creagh Estate.
However, Grace’s legal representatives issued an apology to Bwanya, acknowledging that they had been misled by their client. The apology stated: “I apologize for the delay in responding to your letter dated May 6, 2024. The absence of a written response does not indicate that I consider the issues raised to be trivial. Based on our verbal conversations, I agree with your position that a claim formulated in this manner cannot be sustained.”
In her lawsuit, Grace Mugabe had alleged that Bwanya falsely accused her of abusing her authority to unlawfully acquire government-owned properties and of favoring her close associates by distributing these properties. She claimed that the messages in the WhatsApp group had wrongfully tarnished her reputation by suggesting corruption and collusion between her and the government.
In response, Bwanya denied these accusations, asserting that he was merely a member of the WhatsApp group in question and did not post any defamatory messages. He challenged Grace Mugabe to substantiate her claims by presenting phone records to verify the origin of the messages in question.
Bwanya also highlighted that there were numerous potential witnesses within the group who could attest to the truthfulness of the allegations. Ultimately, Grace Mugabe decided to withdraw her legal action against Bwanya, effectively ending the dispute.
In other news – Former Bafana Bafana coach Tshabalala has died
Stanley ‘Screamer’ Tshabalala, former Bafana Bafana coach and a pivotal figure in the founding of Kaizer Chiefs, has tragically passed away. Orlando Pirates confirmed the soccer legend’s death with a heartfelt statement, expressing deep sadness over the loss.
Tshabalala, aged 75, succumbed to injuries sustained earlier this year when he was shot during a break-in at his residence. The incident occurred in March, and despite initial hopes for recovery, Tshabalala’s condition worsened, leading to his passing on Thursday afternoon in a hospital. Read More
