Vice President Chiwenga's Ex- Wife Losed Pretoria Property, Range Rovers Over Alleged Illicit Gains
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Pretoria, South Africa - Marry Mubaiwa, the former wife of Zimbabwe's Vice President General Constantino Chiwenga, has lost a luxury property in Pretoria and two Range Rover vehicles after the High Court of South Africa ruled they were proceeds of crime, specifically linked to money laundering and illicit financial flows.
The forfeiture order, granted on December 5, 2022, by the Honourable Justice JJ Strijdom under Case No. 6435/22, followed an application under Section 48 of South Africa's Prevention of Organised Crime Act (POCA), Act 121 of 1998.
The affected assets include Erf 191 Sterrewag, Extension 3, a high-value immovable property in Pretoria, and two Land Rover Range Rovers with registration numbers HJ40JNGP and HX615GGP.
These assets had been under a preservation order since February 9, 2022, as they were identified as being connected to alleged unlawful activities.
The High Court has ordered these properties to be placed under the custody of an auctioneer, with the proceeds from their public sale directed towards compensating the victim(s) of the offence.
It has been confirmed that one of the forfeited vehicles has already been auctioned, and the proceeds are slated for transfer to the victim.
The National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) issued a statement on July 28, 2025, acknowledging and commending the South African High Court's ruling.
The NPAZ hailed the case as a significant example of robust cross-border legal cooperation within the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
They said the outcome strengthens enduring partnership between the National Prosecuting Authority of South Africa, particularly its Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU), and its Zimbabwean counterpart in tackling transnational financial crimes and recovering illicit proceeds.
"This forfeiture action aligns with our shared obligations under international and regional instruments, including the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) and the SADC Protocol Against Corruption, which emphasize mutual legal assistance, asset tracing, and the confiscation of illicit assets," the NPAZ said.
The NPAZ also extended its appreciation to the South African National Prosecuting Authority and the AFU for their professional conduct in the matter.
They asserted that the decisive action by the Gauteng High Court sends a warning that "crime, particularly of a transnational nature, will not be tolerated and that illicit assets have no sanctuary within the region."
The Zimbabwean prosecuting authority reiterated its commitment to upholding the rule of law, ensuring justice delivery, and fostering regional solidarity in the ongoing fight against corruption and organized crime.
They also affirmed continued collaboration with domestic and international partners to ensure accountability and the recovery of criminal gains, regardless of where they may be hidden.
