18 DAYS AFTER LOBOLA: Young man dies after drinking rat poison
Cain Mumba, 23, had reportedly hoped to begin married life with Thelma Hliwayo after paying lobola. Eighteen days later, he was dead.
He had paid lobola. He was looking forward to taking his wife home.
Just 18 days later, Cain Mumba was dead.
According to H-Metro, the 23-year-old had wanted to take his wife, Thelma Hliwayo, home immediately after the lobola ceremony.
However, church leaders reportedly told the couple that they could only live together and have sex after their white wedding.
Cain was said to have been deeply affected by the decision.
He later reportedly drank rat poison and died.
His family described him as a loving man and a promising young family leader, mourning the loss of a young life they believed was only beginning a new chapter.
The tragedy has left relatives and friends gathered in Budiriro 4, where mourners are coming to terms with his sudden death.
Burial arrangements are yet to be announced.