In a bombshell video that has gone viral on social media, Sonja Chivayo, the ex-wife of Zimbabwean businessman Sir Wicknell Chivayo, has made shocking revelations about her marriage.
According to Sonja, her relationship with the wealthy businessman was never based on love, but rather financial gain. Now, after the end of their marriage and with two children between them, Sonja is demanding a financial settlement before moving on with her life.
In the candid video, Sonja made no effort to conceal the financial motivations behind her marriage to Wicknell. She openly admitted that her primary goal was to secure financial leverage, revealing that she intentionally had two children with him to solidify her position. “Give me my cheque so I can move on,” she boldly declared in the video, emphasizing that her involvement with Wicknell was not about love, but about securing her financial future.
While the marriage may be over, Sonja expressed that she doesn’t anticipate meeting another man who could financially support her in the same way Wicknell did. In her words, although the relationship has come to an end, she believes she deserves compensation for the years she dedicated to it.
The situation has become more complicated with Sir Wicknell’s response to the divorce proceedings. Sources close to the situation suggest that Wicknell is refusing to sign the divorce papers due to their marriage being governed by a community of property arrangement.
This legal structure means that if Wicknell agrees to the divorce, their assets would have to be split equally, with each party receiving 50% of the property and wealth accumulated during the marriage.
To avoid this, it has been reported that Wicknell has made temporary financial settlements, including covering Sonja’s living expenses and funding lavish vacations. However, these payments appear to be a short-term fix, with no long-term resolution in sight.
Legal experts have pointed out that Zimbabwe’s legal and financial systems are quite different from those in Western countries. In places like the United States, where wealthy individuals are often required to pay substantial settlements in divorce cases, Zimbabwe’s legal framework places a much greater emphasis on hard work and individual effort when it comes to building wealth. As a result, critics argue that Sonja may face a more difficult path to securing the financial settlement she is seeking.
Opinions on the matter are divided. Some critics suggest that Sonja should quietly accept financial support through the children rather than pursue a public and contentious financial settlement. Others, however, believe she is justified in demanding compensation for the years she spent in the marriage. They argue that it is not uncommon for wealthy men to share their assets following a divorce, especially after long relationships and the birth of children.
Supporters of Sonja argue that she has played her cards strategically. After investing years into her marriage and raising two children, they believe she has earned the right to seek financial compensation. However, detractors warn that her public approach might backfire in Zimbabwe’s cultural and legal context, where wealth distribution in divorce cases is often less straightforward than in Western nations.
As the drama continues to unfold, all eyes are on Sir Wicknell Chivayo and Sonja to see how this high-profile case will play out in Zimbabwe’s legal and social landscape. The outcome could set a precedent for other high-net-worth divorce cases in the country.
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