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Security guard rapes 5-yr-old, gives her R5

by Staff reporter
30 Dec 2015 at 11:13hrs | Views
A 45 year old suspected security guard in Harare allegedly raped his five year old neighbour and gave her R5 to conceal the issue.

The victim had just finished bathing.

Moffat Mlambo was remanded in custody to January 5 by magistrate Tendai Mahwe.

The court heard that in November this year, the victim was at her parents' home in Southerton.

After bathing Mlambo called her and lured her with money.

He took the girl to one of the rooms at the main house which is under construction.

He then asked the girl to undress, the court further heard.

She complied and Mlambo raped her.

He then threatened to assault her if she revealed the rape to anyone.

Mlambo allegedly handed her R5 and ordered her to go play with her friends.

It was at that point that the girl told her friends about the rape.

He mother was informed of the issue and reported to the police.

Mlambo was arrested.

 He denied the claimed in court.

Source - H-Metro