Kelsea Tadiwa Tafirenyika, President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s daughter-in-law, has been denied bail after a magistrate described her as financially “liquid” and ruled that her ability to sustain herself anywhere in the world made her a flight risk. The post ‘Liquid’ Mnangagwa’s daughter-in-law denied bail over ability to live anywhere in the world appeared first on Nehanda Radio .
Harare regional magistrate Francis Mapfumo has dismissed a bail application by Kelsea Tadiwa Tafirenyika, President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s daughter-in-law, who is facing charges of allegedly laundering US$9 million, ruling that she has the financial means to sustain herself anywhere in the world and is therefore likely to abscond trial if released.
Mapfumo described Tafirenyika as “liquid”, saying her financial position could make it difficult for the court to ensure that she remains within the jurisdiction until the conclusion of her case.
The court’s decision comes barely a week after Tafirenyika, through her lawyers, apologised to First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa over a scandal involving members of the First Family and appealed for an “amicable solution” to the dispute.
Tafirenyika, 22, is the second wife of Collins, the twin son of President Mnangagwa.
Kelsea Tadiwa Tafirenyika, the second wife of President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s twin son, Collins (Pictures via Social Media and Empire Creations)
Her lawyers, Admire Rubaya and Everson Chatambudza, wrote to the First Lady last week denying that their client had played any role in what they described as a scandal engulfing the First Family.
The lawyers said Tafirenyika was “very sorry that this issue has escalated to such great heights” and “profusely apologises for what has befallen the name of the first family”.
They also said their client had “reflected deeply on the events that have unfolded” and was committed to taking steps towards an amicable resolution.
Kelsea Tadiwa Tafirenyika, the second wife of President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s twin son, Collins (Picture via Social Media)
The lawyers maintained that Tafirenyika was not part of an alleged campaign to scandalise the First Family, saying the allegations had been manufactured by “others, opportunists, detractors and adversaries of the first family”.
The letter followed reports alleging that the First Lady had confronted Tafirenyika’s mother, Amina Jessub Arab, over claims involving Collins and assets allegedly worth more than US$10 million.
Tafirenyika is facing drug possession and money laundering charges after her arrest on August 4.
Police allege that she acquired properties using proceeds from a drug-dealing enterprise, while her defence has reportedly maintained that the properties were bought for her by Collins.
Her mother, sister and aunt are separately facing drug-related charges.
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