Comedienne and socialite, Mai TT, whose real name is Felistas Murata, has been sued for defamation by her estranged husband, Tinashe Maphosa.
In a Facebook post this week, the comedienne shared her summons, which are now before the High Court.
Maphosa is the plaintiff and is demanding US$250,000 from the defendant Mai TT for defamation of character. Mai has vowed that she was not going to pay a cent. Reads the documents:
Plaintiff’s claim against the Defendant is for payment of the sum of US$250 000.00 (Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand United States Dollars) being defamation damages.
The damages arises from statements made by the Defendant on her social media platforms, which include Facebook through her social media handle called ‘Mai TT’s Diaries’ wherein Defendant stated that, the Plaintiff is a serial liar, abusive, rapist and criminal who used the Defendant’s name to borrow money.
Furthermore, the article went on to insinuate that the Plaintiff was a criminal who has perfected his art of planning his moves before striking to manipulate his victims.
Such words were untrue, wrongful and were intended to injure Plaintiff’s reputation. Plaintiff also claims interest and cost of suit.
Mai TT and Maphosa married in the United Kingdom in November 2021 and wedded in Zimbabwe in April 2022.
The wedding was attended by high-profile personalities, including popular South African musician Kelly Khumalo, who performed at the event.
Mai TT claimed that the wedding cost US$100 000 which left her in debt. | NewZimbabwe.com