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Yemurai Ushamba, Chronicle Reporter
A TAXI driver from Cowdray Park suburb in Bulawayo, who impregnated a minor, has been dragged to court by his ex-mother-in-law for the upkeep of his minor child.

Mrs Sithandazile Tshuma approached the court demanding $160 from Ephraim Mpofu for the upkeep of a five-month-old son he had with her daughter.
Mrs Tshuma said she was applying for maintenance on behalf of her daughter who is 16-years-old.

She also said she only knows that her son-in-law is a taxi driver but does not know much about him.

“I am requesting for $160 for the upkeep of my grandson. I do not know much about his father but if the court wishes to ask any questions my daughter is waiting outside. I am applying for maintenance on her behalf because she is only 16-years-old,” she said.

Mpofu offered $20 for the upkeep of his son.

He said $160 was too much for him considering he has other expenses and responsibilities.

“Your Worship, I cannot afford $160. I am employed as a taxi driver and I earn $100 a month. My parents who stay in the rural areas depend on me and I also pay rent where I stay. I can only afford $20 a month,” Mpofu said.

Bulawayo magistrate, Ms Adelaide Mbeure, requested to speak to the minor and ordered all third parties to vacate the court room.

Ms Mbeure later ordered Mpofu to pay $45 for the upkeep of his son.—@YUshamba