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Sidelights on Native Administration

By Hombarume

Most Native cases are long and tedious because of the necessary prelude of the family history which often reveals interesting facts that are usually at the root of the complaint and give an idea of the Native's channel of thought.

The following are some of the problems presented to Solomon for solution:

Claim: Return for full lobolo.

Plea: Admit responsibility for the return of only a little of the lobolo paid.

The Court instructs Plaintiff to state his case.

Plaintiff replies: "My father will do that, he paid all the lobolo for me and knows all about it; I merely seduced the girl and she unfortunately became pregnant. Father fixed the lobolo side of the marriage. I can only say that Defendant's daughter had two children by me before she died. Both the children are still living. My wife died suddenly and it was found that Defendant's spirits were responsible for her untimely death. Defendant was advised immediately of his daughter's illness, but he delayed in coming and she died a day before he arrived. He said that I had killed her; but it was satisfactorily proved that I was innocent."

Plaintiff's father: "I claim return of full lobolo 10 head of cattle, £8 cash, 3 goats. Yes, I admit that the goats were masungiro, etc., I deny that three head of cattle were seduction damages. Yes, I first paid £2 and three head of cattle, this was rubvunzo. Yes, 1 admit that your daughter was pregnant before I sent badza. You agreed to waive seduction damages if the girl was married and full lobolo paid. No, the dare was not summoned to deal with the question of damages, it was called to enquire into your daughter's conduct because she reweraed when in labour. What is the use of calling the dare Headman, he is your uncle and will certainly speak in your favour."

Judgment entered for Plaintiff for four head of cattle and 6 pound return of lobolo. Plaintiff signifies his intention to lodge an appeal.

My Head Messenger, who is an expert on Native Law and Custom, agrees that the judgment is fair. I ask him why then the dissatisfaction. He replies: "Nkosi, you are new, you are young and an untried Councillor. Wisdom is an age accumulation."

Later in the afternoon Plaintiff appears and states that he is satisfied and accepts the awardwhen can he have the cattle.

I ask the Head Messenger why this sudden change of tune. Reply: "Plaintiff was impressed by your knowledge of the language and your ability to dispose of his case without the use of an interpreter. Your points on the Mudzimu requirements and Plaintiff's responsibilities in case of sickness, were well stated."

Claim: Divorce.

Grounds: Husband's sexual inabilitydiminutative organ (like a cockerel).

Plea: Divorce not opposed.

Defendant states: "I deny that I have a small 'animal.' I have never had complaints from other women. It is no use my opposing Plaintiff's applicationit would only give her an excuse to have relations with other men. As Plaintiff is divorcing me, all that I am interested in is the return of my full lobolo so that I can get another wife without undue delay."

Charge: Bigamy.

Defence: Accused states: "The Court has noticed that my first wife is very much older than I am. My elder brother died when I was still a young man, learning the White man's ways at the Mission. In due course I was summoned home and told that I had inherited my brother's wife. I was very pleased and accepted the woman. Later, I returned to the Mission and explained the position to the Priest. 1 told him that I was now married and that my first child was on the way. The Priest told me that all members of his flock were expected to be properly married. I told him that I had already registered my marriage at the Native Commissioner's office; but he persuaded me to remarry in Church, and for the sake of peace I agreed. I admit that I was duly warned of the consequences of such a marriagein particular the taking of a second wife. But, Nkosi, I did not foresee the future.

"Little did I realise that my wife would only bear me two children and then become a chembere. The Church had taught me to forget my family spirits; but I was rudely awakened. My youngest child died suddenly and within a week of her death my son fell desperately ill. I prayed hard at the Church, but it was of no avail, and I had I had to dig another grave. I was desperate, I remembered we had spirits, I went to my elders; they enquired if I had ascertained the cause of the tragedyI said it was God's doing. My old uncle was very angry and he instructed me to have beer brewed immediately. When the beer was ready the Mudzimu, were called. I was found that my grandfather was responsible for the deathsI had failed to remember him when I inherited my brother's wife. Oh, if only I had spoken to my Mudzimu when my daughter fell ill."

The Court: "But that still does not explain why you took a second wife."

Accused: "But I am telling you. You see, when I found the trouble I immediately killed a black bull to gadzira the Mudzimu. But my wife was now past child bearing. Five years went by and we lived happily together, we are still happy. I realised that I was getting old and I had no children. My wife fully appreciated my anxiety and it was on her suggestion that I got busy and obtained a second wife. It was a brilliant suggestion, and I now have two sons and a daughter. My Mudzimu is happy, my wives are happy and I too could be happy.'' Court: "Do you not realise that you have committed it serious crime for which heavy penalties may be inflicted?"

Accused: "What penalty could equal the wrath of a grieved Mudzima?"

Court: "Parliament in its wisdom decreed your action to be criminal, but fortunately punishment is at my discretion. You are fined £1 or in default seven days' I.H.L."

Accused: "I thank you, Nkosi. I have the fine. I have been married to my second wife for six years and I have 3 pound to pay her tax. I can now live in peace with the office."