Popular comedienne Mai TT, born Felistas Murata, has found herself in hot water with the law AGAIN after failing to appear in court for a hearing in which she was a state witness.
The Harare Magistrates’ Court, presided over by Ms Lyn Chizhou, slapped Mai TT with a US$30 fine for her absence, a fine she must pay by the end of business today, Tuesday, or face a month behind bars AGAIN.
The fine was imposed after Mai TT appeared in court seeking to have an arrest warrant issued against her two weeks ago cancelled. She claimed that her absence was due to attending her father’s funeral. However, despite the widely reported news of her father’s death on social media and in various news outlets, Mai TT failed to provide any documentation to substantiate her claim.
Mai Titi lost her father, Sekuru Edward Murata, nearly two weeks ago. He was an Elder at the Spirit Filled International Ministries Church, a fact confirmed by the Church leader, Apostle Dr L Bwanya, in a statement posted on social media.
“On a sad note Spirit Filled International Ministries and the Murata family has lost a Father, Uncle, Leader, Hero, prayer warrior and a loving friend. The church has lost a great leader but the heavens have gained fly high soldier Murata and MAY HIS SOUL REST IN ETERNAL PEACE. May the Holy Spirit comfort the Murata family, the Visionary’s family and the church at large,” Apostle Dr Bwanya wrote in his statement.
The court, however, appeared unconvinced by Mai TT’s explanation for her absence, leading to the imposition of the fine. The comedienne, known for her comedic skits and social media presence, has faced criticism from some who believe that she should have taken steps to inform the court of her situation, especially considering the gravity of the case she was involved in.
@tiann222 Mai Titi with her loving husband arriving at Harare Magistrates court,she had a warrant of arrest after defaulting court.
Others commended her supportive husband who accompanied her court where she intended to cancel her warrant of arrest.
