Man, 52, up for raping girlfriend’s daughter

Zim Now Writer

A Waterfalls man was last week dragged before Harare Magistrate Marewanazvo Gofa for allegedly sexually assaulting the daughter of a woman he was dating.

The 52-year-old man (name withheld) was denied bail and remanded to May 17, pending further investigations.

Allegations are that the complainant was asked by her mother to go to the suspect’s place of residence on a daily basis to do his dishes.

On an unknown date, but in January this year, the minor went to accused’s house to do the dishes and found the man inside the house.

According to the State, when the minor went back into the house to get some more plates to wash, the accused closed and locked up the door.

He reportedly tied the minor’s hands with a leather belt before trying to rape her but she screamed, forcing him to release her.

The girl bolted out of the house and met her aunt who asked her why she was crying. She lied that she was running away from Nyau dancers and went home.

On the same day, the court heard, the accused told his son to call the girl so that they have lunch. She reportedly took the food and went back home.

She reportedly returned to the man’s house to collect dirty plates and the man allegedly closed the door and raped her.

The matter came to light when the accused approached the complainant and her friend, offering to give them US$5 each for sex.

The girls reportedly ran away and reported the matter to the police.

He was immediately arrested.