PART 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Innocent Sibonginkosi Ncube
Zim GBC News Editor<\/p>\n\n\n\n
KYALAMI, SOUTH AFRICA \u2013 Zim GBC News is investigating serious allegations of rape and abuse of power against a Zimbabwean national operating a Bed and Breakfast in Midrand, South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
HERBERT MUKAYI CHADEHUMBE, the owner of Care on Location Spa in Kyalami, is accused of sexually assaulting a female employee, identified only as \u2018Gracious\u2019 to protect her identity, in the early hours of July 20, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a firsthand account shared with Zim GBC News, the victim, whose immigration status is legal under a valid passport, was allegedly attacked by Chadehumbe, a man aged over 50. The suspect initially admitted to the crime but has since altered his statement, claiming the encounter was consensual as he was in a relationship with Gracious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In an emotional written testimony, the victim vehemently denied any relationship with her employer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI did [not] ask [for] any of these\u2026 and I don’t want any of these. AND I HAVE NEVER DATED YOU. STOP SPREADING LIES,\u201d she wrote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The victim detailed the trauma of the alleged assault, questioning her safety and condemning the abuse of power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhere in South Africa can a woman be safe? We are indeed living in a wicked world where the men who are supposed to protect women are the ones who are destroying women’s lives,\u201d her statement reads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She described a profound betrayal of trust, highlighting her vulnerability as an employee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cImagine not being safe at work, where you get the bread to feed your kids, because of a man who abuses his power and wealth\u2026 a man who doesn’t respect and value any woman, not even his wife and family.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Seemingly, CHADEHUMBE’s family resides on the premises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Addressing her alleged attacker directly, she questioned his morality:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHERBERT MUKAYI CHADEHUMBE\u2026 has got the nerve to rape a woman that (who) is almost [the same] age as your daughter. Where is your dignity, humanity, and consciousness?”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The victim recalled pleading with Chadehumbe during the incident, stating,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI begged you to stop. I pleaded. I said, ‘No!’ I wept. None of this mattered to you; you only cared about yourself.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gracious further alleged that Chadehumbe engaged in a pattern of inappropriate behavior, which she states had been tolerated by other female employees until the alleged rape occurred. She listed several incidents:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She explained her initial silence, stating,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI kept quiet about all these not because I’m stupid or interested in you. I was giving you a chance to change your behavior.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following the alleged rape, she claims Chadehumbe asked what he could do to make amends. Her response was:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201c\u2026all I want is for you to tell people and ask for forgiveness from all the ladies you have raped. I have done my part, and guess what? I’m the only one [speaking out].\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Contacted for comment, Herbert Chadehumbe first requested for a police report on the allegations leveled against him stating,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Please share the police report associated with these allegations. Thank you.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Later he sent another message stating that he did not have a story to respond to, his message was accompanied by a low key threat against this publication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“I do not have any story for you. I do however want to warn you against slandering and\/or dragging my name into disrepute.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is a developing story. In the second part of this investigation, Zim GBC News will reveal what transpired after the alleged rape was reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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