Betty Mbereko, a 40-year-old widow from Mwenezi, Masvingo, and her 23-year-old son, Farai Mbereko, have announced their intention to marry, with Betty being six months pregnant with Farai’s child.
Betty, a widow for 12 years, justified the relationship, citing her struggles raising Farai alone. Farai supports the decision, willing to settle the unpaid bride price owed to his maternal grandparents. The local headman, Nathan Muputirwa, strongly opposed the union, calling it a “bad omen” and ordering them to end their relationship or leave the village.
Consequently, Betty and Farai chose to leave. After God, who should we fear more; Men ????
Women ????
