The tragedy of the fire was swiftly eclipsed by a heated debate over the physical appearance of the woman at the centre of the storm: System Tazvida’s widow, Barbara Mabuyaye. A Legacy Under SiegeThis is not the first time the Tazvida legacy has faced a trial. The Wider Struggle: A Pattern of PainThe plight of Barbara Mabuyaye is not an isolated incident. In the end, the story of the fire at the Tazvida house is not just about a stove or a drunken relative. How You Can Help: Barbara Mabuyaye is currently appealing to well-wishers for assistance in rebuilding her home in Unit N, Chitungwiza.