Crimes and Courts<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BULAWAYO \u2013 An 18-year-old man from Bulawayo’s Suburbs has been sentenced to five years in prison for raping his 11-year-old cousin at knifepoint in a horrific case of sexual abuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Western Commonage regional magistrate Mrs. Sibongile Marondedze convicted the teenager, whose identity is withheld to protect the victim, on one count of rape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While acknowledging the gravity of the crime, the magistrate noted the offender’s youth and first-time offender status as mitigating factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The offense is serious, but considering his age and clean record, he deserves a chance at rehabilitation,” said Marondedze in her Friday ruling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prosecutor Mr. Milton Moyo detailed how the accused lured the minor into her brother’s bedroom in Pumula East last November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“He produced a knife, forced her onto the bed, and raped her four times before threatening her into silence,” Moyo told the court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The abuse only came to light in January when the family’s domestic worker discovered stained underwear hidden in the toilet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Upon confronting the girl after noticing discharge, the truth emerged,” Moyo explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Medical examinations confirmed the sexual assault after police intervention. While justice has been served, the case highlights ongoing concerns about child sexual abuse in Zimbabwean communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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