In what will come across as a really shocking development, a woman and her son have been found living together as husband and wife.
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A Zimbabwean woman and her son from Madumbe Village in Gokwe are reportedly currently living as husband and wife.
According to B Metro, the 48-year-old woman is a mother-cum-wife to her son Edmore Masunure. The woman reportedly decided to live as a couple with her son following the death of her husband who was Edmore’s father.
However, her action has sparked fury in the community with many people saying they should be banished for their deed.
“How can a normal woman sleep with her own son? Their relationship is very disturbing. They are supposed to respect each other,” said the villager.
But Masunure defended his actions because it was an instruction from his father.
“Before he died, my father told me to look after my mother and my siblings. He instructed me to assume his role after his death which is exactly what I am dong. People are judging us but they don’t understand our situation,” said Masunure.
Sithole also stood by her son who is now her husband.
“Families have different traditions and this is our tradition as a family. People should stop trying to separate us because thy will never succeed,” said Sithole.
It is understood that the two were once summoned by Chief Sai but they never showed up at the traditional court.