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Teen girl raped twice by cousin during babysitting sleepover
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GWANDA - An 18-year-old man from Malaba village has been remanded in custody facing two counts of rape involving his 14-year-old cousin.
The accused appeared before Matabeleland South provincial magistrate Busani Sibanda, who denied bail and remanded him to November 4, 2025.
The court heard that on October 11, the complainant had been invited to babysit at the accused's home while his mother was away. At midnight, the accused allegedly returned, entered the room where the complainant was sleeping, threatened her, and raped her.
On a second occasion, October 16, the accused reportedly forced his way into the complainant's home, gagged her with a blanket, and raped her again.
The victim disclosed the ordeal to a neighbour, who reported the matter to police. A medical examination was conducted, and results have been submitted as evidence.
The accused appeared before Matabeleland South provincial magistrate Busani Sibanda, who denied bail and remanded him to November 4, 2025.
The court heard that on October 11, the complainant had been invited to babysit at the accused's home while his mother was away. At midnight, the accused allegedly returned, entered the room where the complainant was sleeping, threatened her, and raped her.
The victim disclosed the ordeal to a neighbour, who reported the matter to police. A medical examination was conducted, and results have been submitted as evidence.
Source - Byo24News
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