Kamativi teen (18) rapes cousin (12), threatens to axe her

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3 months ago

October 23, 2024

BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI

An 18-year-old Kamativi teen has been arrested for raping his 12-year-old cousin.

The accused appeared before the Hwange Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday charged with rape and convicted for the same charge, following a trial.

According to the state, during the period between April and May, the accused person stayed with the complainant in Kamativi while their grandmother was away.

He took advantage of the grandmother’s absence, called the complainant to his room, and ordered her to lie on the bed.

When she refused, he pushed her onto the bed and raped her once, threatening to assault her with an axe if she resisted.

He continued to have sexual intercourse with the complainant without her consent on several occasions.

The matter came to light when the complainant disclosed the abuse to her mother during a visit to Bulawayo.

He will be sentenced today.

Jambezi officer of the law turns alleged rapist

Published

7 days ago

January 27, 2025

VicFallsLive

BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI

A 39-year-old police officer stationed at Jambezi has been arraigned before the Victoria Falls Magistrates’ Court on charges of raping a 13-year-old girl. The alleged incident occurred on January 18, at around 12:30 am, when the accused officer reportedly pounced on the minor, who was with her cousin at the time.

According to the allegations, the police officer questioned the two girls about their presence at that late hour, and they explained that they were waiting for their sister. The accused then dragged the 13-year-old behind a nearby shop, where he fondled her breasts, kissed her, and ultimately raped her.

In an attempt to silence his victim, the police officer bought her two soft drinks, two packets of biscuits, and a bottle of opaque beer. The accused has been remanded to February 7, pending further proceedings.

Hwange

Victoria Falls man appears in court for rape of 13-year-old girl

Published

7 days ago

January 27, 2025

VicFallsLive

BY STAFF REPORTER

A Victoria Falls man was arraigned before the Victoria Falls Magistrates Court on charges of raping a 13-year-old girl.

According to the National Prosecuting Authority, the alleged incident occurred on October 10, last year, at around 7 pm, at a house in Chinotimba Township.

The accused allegedly entered the complainant’s bedroom while she was alone, forcefully undressed her, and raped her.

After the assault, he threatened to kill her if she revealed the incident to anyone.

The matter only came to light on January 12, when the complainant confided in her aunt about her ordeal.

The case has been remanded to tomorrow.

Hwange

Victoria Falls man jailed for defying protection order, threatening ex-wife’s life

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7 days ago

January 27, 2025

VicFallsLive

BY WANDILE TSHUMA

A Victoria Falls man has been sentenced to ten months in prison for violating a protection order and threatening to kill his ex-wife.

According to the National Prosecuting Authority, the man breached the protection order by visiting his ex-wife’s home, where he threatened her with a knife and hurled vulgar insults.

The court heard that the protection order had been issued to protect the ex-wife from her former husband’s abusive behavior.

However, the man flagrantly disregarded the order, putting his ex-wife’s life in danger.

In passing sentence, the magistrate emphasized the seriousness of violating protection orders and the need to protect victims of domestic violence.