News / National
'Prophet' up for rape
23 Apr 2016 at 13:29hrs | Views
A self-styled prophet appeared in court yesterday for allegedly raping a woman after convincing her that it was a cleansing ceremony.
Tichaona Gwinhi, 27, of 2174 Old Tafara appeared before Harare regional magistrate Noel Mupeiwa. He denied the allegations.
The complainant, 20, resides in New Mabvuku.
Prosecutor Tinashe Makiya alleged that on March 11 the woman was on her way home near Old Tafara Cemetery.
She met Gwinhi who introduced himself as a prophet before telling her that she was being troubled by an evil
spirit that attacked her whole family.
Gwinhi further told the woman that the spirit was operating from her stomach and caused her pains.
The court heard that the woman confirmed the prophecy and believed that Gwinhi was a true prophet.
Gwinhi then invited the woman to his residence for a cleansing ceremony, where he allegedly raped her.
The court heard that Gwinhi spent the night in the kitchen and raped the woman several times.
The complainant was released the following morning and left for her grandmother's place. She informed a friend who assisted her to report the matter to the police.
Gwinhi was subsequently arrested.
Tichaona Gwinhi, 27, of 2174 Old Tafara appeared before Harare regional magistrate Noel Mupeiwa. He denied the allegations.
The complainant, 20, resides in New Mabvuku.
Prosecutor Tinashe Makiya alleged that on March 11 the woman was on her way home near Old Tafara Cemetery.
She met Gwinhi who introduced himself as a prophet before telling her that she was being troubled by an evil
spirit that attacked her whole family.
Gwinhi further told the woman that the spirit was operating from her stomach and caused her pains.
The court heard that the woman confirmed the prophecy and believed that Gwinhi was a true prophet.
Gwinhi then invited the woman to his residence for a cleansing ceremony, where he allegedly raped her.
The court heard that Gwinhi spent the night in the kitchen and raped the woman several times.
The complainant was released the following morning and left for her grandmother's place. She informed a friend who assisted her to report the matter to the police.
Gwinhi was subsequently arrested.
Source - dailynews
