Zimbabwe’s prominent visually challenged lawyer Mehluli Ndlovu aged 37 tied the knot with his long-time lover Chipo Mbedzi 34, who is a pastor with a local Pentecostal church, amid pomp and funfair.
The two, who revealed to ZimEye.com that they fell in love two and a half years ago after helping each other cross a zebra crossing near Tredgold Courts building, exchanged vows last Monday at a colourful ceremony that was attended by prosecutors and pastors from all walks of Zimbabwean life.
Mehluli graduated with LLB Degree from the University of Zimbabwe, and first worked as a Lawyer for five years, before joining Ministry of Justice as a Prosecutor. Mehluli who is able to go to work and head back home without any guidance, has been advocating for the recognition of the disabled.
He applauded ZimEye.com for attending his wedding. “I am glad that you are here guys. Thank you very much for showing love and care to the disabled, this will go a long way in inspiring other disabled people, that there are people who care out there, like ZimEye,” said Ndlovu.
Chipo who is also an orphan and a pastor applauded ZimEye.com for their presence at their wedding with Mehluli. “We feel honoured by your presence, and we look forward to the publishing of this wedding, that we hope will be received by the world,” smiled Chipo.
Besides being a Lawyer, Mehluli is also a Matabeleland chairperson for Padare/Enkundleni Men’s Forum on gender. He has been spearheading programs on reducing domestic violence in homes and villages in Matabeleland.