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'Rapist' nearly flees in handcuffs
There was drama in Mukumbura where a suspected rapist tried to flee after disembarking from a bus to a police station.The matter came to light at Bindura regional magistrates courts where Nels...Published: 09 Aug 2025 at 19:02hrs | 952 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Rapist dozes off at crime scene
A 22-YEAR-OLD Plumtree suspected rapist allegedly slept at a crime scene soon after raping an eighteen-year-old victim.The matter came to light at Plumtree magistrates' courts on Friday, where...Published: 20 May 2025 at 09:23hrs | 559 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Midnight Rapist Caught in the Act
Mount Darwin - A suspected rapist was caught in the act by the victim's mother during a midnight attack on May 11.Trust Miriki (28) was apprehended by local villagers after the victim's mother...Published: 14 May 2025 at 21:39hrs | 1749 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Naked rapist terrorises Mutare student teachers
Panic has gripped students at Mutare Teachers' College, particularly those living off-campus, after a terrifying incident involving a suspected rapist who reportedly attacks victims while naked and we...Published: 04 Apr 2025 at 08:18hrs | 404 | by Staff reporter
Victim begs rapist to wear a condom
A harrowing incident unfolded in Plumtree when a woman was left with no choice but to beg a suspected rapist to wear a condom to protect herself from sexually transmitted diseases during a terrifying ...Published: 16 Mar 2025 at 09:26hrs | 518 | by Staff reporter
Victim begs rapist to wear a condom
A defenceless Plumtree woman was left with no option but to ask a suspected rapist who raped her at midnight to wear a condom and he agreed.The matter came to light at Plumtree magistrates' co...Published: 06 Mar 2025 at 20:08hrs | 2727 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Plumtree
Pedophile produces handcuffs to scare victim
A 34-YEAR-OLD suspected rapist who allegedly raped a minor during midnight is in trouble after he was charged with rape.Xolisani Sibanda was dragged to Plumtree magistrates courts where he app...Published: 06 Jan 2025 at 12:06hrs | 1104 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Suspected serial rapist brothers appear in court
Two suspected rapist brothers from Churu Farm, Glen View in Harare, who would invade homes and rape teenagers, have been taken to court.Simon Madhongo (35) and Itai Madhongo appeared separatel...Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 06:15hrs | 133 | by Staff reporter
Suspected rapist bashed to death
A 15-year-old boy from Plumtree lost his life following a brutal attack by three individuals who claimed it was punishment for his alleged rape of a teenage girl.The young boy suffered severe ...Published: 27 Oct 2023 at 06:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Rapist bashed to death
A suspected rapist in Plumtree was bashed to death by three suspects who spent the whole day punishing him until he breathed his last.A...Published: 26 Oct 2023 at 17:54hrs | 4 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Rapist leaves trouser, shoes at crime scene
A suspected rapist, hailing from Zhombe in the Midlands Province, is alleged to have inadvertently left behind his trousers and shoes at the crime scene after reportedly sexually assaulting a 15-year-...Published: 08 Oct 2023 at 19:56hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Teacher arrested for raping learner several times
A 35-year-old teacher from Nguboyenja in Bulawayo has been arrested for allegedly turning one of his learners into a sex slave, raping her at least four times last month, police have confirmed....Published: 29 Mar 2023 at 06:51hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
14 villagers accused of murdering rapist
AT least 14 Mutoko villagers have been arrested and charged with murder after they took turns to beat a suspected rapist last week.The case was reported to the Zimbabwe Republic Police in Nyam...Published: 16 Feb 2022 at 05:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Suspected rapist bashed to death
SIX Mudzi villagers are in deep trouble after they allegedly assaulted a suspected rapist to death on Thursday.Anna Chisaka, Sarudzai M...Published: 10 Feb 2022 at 20:34hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
3 suspected rapists escape from Bulawayo police station, officers charged
Three men charged with rape, unlawful entry and robbery have escaped from a police station in Bulawayo.Pardon Makuni, 19, Mernard Gwatiedza, 22, and Ashley Moses, 21, all of Gweru, sprang free...Published: 22 Nov 2021 at 06:15hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Rape cases increase in Bulawayo
POLICE in Bulawayo have urged women to avoid walking alone in bushy areas even in broad daylight following an increase in cases of rape around the city. This comes after a woman was raped whil...Published: 29 Jan 2021 at 06:48hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Footprints lead to arrest of 'midnight-rapist'
A suspected rapist was allegedly sold out by his footprints after he attempted to rape a minor in Rushinga Mashonaland Central province.Raymond Chiripa (23) of Pound village, Chief Makuni in R...Published: 30 Dec 2020 at 12:22hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole
More girls raped on Christmas, claims police
SEVERAL girls were raped in separate incidents countrywide while they were celebrating Christmas Day and Boxing Day holidays at parties and gatherings. Police expressed concern over such cases...Published: 30 Dec 2020 at 07:19hrs | 1 | by Blessings Chidakwa
Was the court fair on mary Chiwenga
The world was shocked by a picture and video of Mary Chiwenga being wheeled to court in a very bad shape. The scenario showed the cruel and vindictive character of a system. The decision by the ...Published: 02 Dec 2020 at 19:21hrs | 5 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Suspected rapist bashed to death
A 42-YEAR-OLD man was on Monday bashed to death in Mukumbura, Mashonaland Central province, after members of the community accused him of being a rapist.Given Kanyera (42), of Hore village, al...Published: 16 Oct 2020 at 07:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Suspected rapist freed after police bungle
The trial of a suspected Chikombedzi serial rapist failed to take off at Chiredzi Provincial Magistrate's Court on Tuesday after bungling by the investigating officers led to the accused walking free....Published: 10 Jan 2019 at 07:49hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
All hell breaks loose as man armed with catapult attempts to rape minor
There was drama at Mazowe mine this morning (Friday) when a suspected rapist armed with a catapult reportedly attempted to rape a grade seven pupil in the bush on her way to holiday lessons.Ey...Published: 13 Apr 2018 at 14:49hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Tsholotsho councillor nabs xmas day ‘rapist' in SA
A Tsholotsho councillor, who in December 2016 gained fame after hunting down a second fugitive rapist, has again been instrumental in the arrest of a man who allegedly raped a 14-year-old girl on Chri...Published: 09 Jan 2018 at 06:04hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Catholic nun sings from the grave
'Kunyangwe Zvino Tenzi Anoti' is a Roman Catholic song which marks the beginning of Lent.It is a signature tune for Ash Wednesday service, which is part of the celebration of the death and res...Published: 12 Nov 2017 at 07:38hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Suspected thief, rapist brutally murdered
A suspected rapist cum thief from Missouri Farm on the outskirts of Gweru got more than he bargained for when he was kidnapped and brutally killed by four villagers who suspected that he wanted to...Published: 04 Sep 2016 at 08:52hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Man (40) rapes, impregnating teen niece
A 40-year-old Mount Darwin man from Kukaranda hospital area reportedly on the run after raping and impregnating his 15-year-old orphaned niece he was living with.A source - whose name cannot c...Published: 04 Aug 2016 at 06:59hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Suspected rapist axes 3, before killing self
A Hurungwe man went on the rampage on Monday night killing three people with an axe and injuring another before committing suicide after being confronted by his relatives on allegations of raping a 12...Published: 13 Apr 2016 at 06:31hrs | | by Walter Nyamukondiwa
Serial rapist on the run
POLICE have warned Bulawayo residents that there is a suspected serial rapist on the loose following attacks on two women within three days. The suspected rapist is said to have pounced on his first v...Published: 12 Feb 2016 at 07:32hrs | 2 | by Nqobile Tshili
Security guard sjamboks 'caught-in-the-act rapist'
A SECURITY guard heroically rescued a Bulawayo woman from a man whom he caught allegedly raping her and trying to strangle her on Sunday at around 1AM.The woman (name withheld) nearly choked i...Published: 05 Jan 2016 at 06:08hrs | 1 | by Whinsley Masara
Heartless grandma aids granddaughter's rapist escape, gives suspect bus fare
A heartless Epworth grandmother assisted her juvenile granddaughter's suspected rapist flee arrest, after the victim had threatened to spill the beans.The granny gave the suspect a verbal warn...Published: 21 Dec 2015 at 05:47hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Man caught with 20 women panties in a shack
A suspected rapist - Moses Rukodzo (39) of Gweru was nabbed with 20 pairs of women's panties in his shack in the bush.His underwear collection drew a huge crowd of people who quickly called in...Published: 04 Dec 2015 at 09:43hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Suspected rapist acquitted
A Chitungwiza regional magistrate on Friday tore into an alleged "rape victim" calling her a pathological liar and described her report as "a movie script".This was after the victim (19), had...Published: 09 Nov 2015 at 16:28hrs | 1 | by Lovemore Meya
Man detained and raped brother's wife for 5 days
A Tsholotsho man has been arrested for allegedly detaining and raping his younger brother's wife for five days. Vincent Moyo, 25, who lives alone in Matshona village under Chief Gampu, allege...Published: 15 Aug 2015 at 09:57hrs | | by Whinsley Masara
Man jailed for raping daughter
A 53-year-old Harare man has been arrested and brought to court on allegations of raping his Form Four daughter.The girl's parents are divorced.The State alleges the girl was a virgin ...Published: 04 May 2015 at 07:16hrs | 4 | by Court Reporter
Rape suspect walks freely, victim living in fear
A 12-YEAR-OLD rape victim from Bulawayo's Cowdray Park suburb is still living in torment and fear after having met her alleged perpetrator of two years on three different occasions with the latest bei...Published: 12 Apr 2015 at 08:36hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Two finger test exposes rapist
A V1RGINITY test conducted on a 12-year-old girl by her mother exposed a suspected rapist leading to his arrest. Mthokozisi Sibanda's victim kept the rape to herself until she was forced to ex...Published: 14 Jan 2015 at 06:53hrs | | by Marvelous Moyo
Rapist suspect found hanged
THE major manhunt for the serial rapist wanted by police over sickening sexual attacks on a Grade 7 pupil, his friend's mother and ex-girlfriend has ended after the suspect was found hanging....Published: 07 Nov 2014 at 19:45hrs | 2 | by Sukulwenkosi Dube
Injiva faces rape charge
A BULAWAYO man is facing rape charges after he and his friends teamed up to rape a woman (30) last week at Entumbane suburb.This came to light yesterday when South Africa-based Lungisani Mabhe...Published: 04 Nov 2014 at 05:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Police brutally assault rape suspect in custody
BULAWAYO - COPS allegedly buttered a suspected rapist who infected his 17 year old daughter with HIV while he was in custody awaiting trial.The 52 year Umguza man who cannot be named for l...Published: 13 Oct 2014 at 08:44hrs | | by Court reporter
'Wife' exposes rapist in church
THE desire to seek divine intervention from the church gave away a rape suspect after his victim reported him to pastors, leading to his arrest. The incident witnessed by Miracle Word Internat...Published: 20 Jul 2014 at 09:58hrs | 8 | by Walter Mswazie
Man rapes aunt as his uncle watched World Cup Opening Game
The excitement of the World Cup in Brazil has turned into grief and anger for a couple in Lusaka, where a 20- year-old man raped his 39-year-old aunt as his uncle was glued to the television watc...Published: 14 Jun 2014 at 12:34hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Woman gang raped by five men at a bus stop
A Mabvuku woman was allegedly gang raped by five men while she was waiting for transport at a bus stop. The victim was hit with a brick on the head and collapsed. She was dragged into the ...Published: 13 Jun 2014 at 07:57hrs | | by Tendai Rupapa
Woman bites off rapist's manhood
A suspected rapist from Kadoma is battling for his life under police watch in hospital after a woman he had raped bit his manhood, national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi has confirmed.Accord...Published: 11 Jun 2014 at 10:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Body odour 'rapist' acquitted
A SUSPECTED rapist whose victim identified him by his distinct body odour had every reason to smile after he was acquitted by a Bulawayo magistrate yesterday. Regional magistrate Chrispen Mber...Published: 13 May 2014 at 21:43hrs | | by Auxilia Katongomara
'I can't sustain erection,' says suspected rapist
A 26-YEAR-OLD Beitbridge man who allegedly raped his HIV-positive girlfriend yesterday told a Magistrates' Court that he could not have committed the crime because he cannot sustain an erection....Published: 07 May 2014 at 09:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Her breasts appeared to be those of a 16-year-old,' says rapist
A SUSPECTED rapist shocked a Bulawayo court on Friday when he said he was attracted to a 14-year-old juvenile's big breasts, which enticed him to rape her."I slept with her because her breasts...Published: 11 Feb 2014 at 06:17hrs | 3 | by Thandeka Moyo
Sangoma on the run after raping client
A Nyamandlovu traditional healer reportedly raped his 17-year-old neighbour under the pretext of curing her of bed wetting problems.The man whose age could not be ascertained allegedly told th...Published: 07 Oct 2013 at 17:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Woman grabs suspected rapist's privates
HARARE - A 17-year-old boy who attempted to rape a 34-year-old woman in a secluded footpath has been arraigned before the courts.The boy, whose name has been withheld due to his age, has b...Published: 18 Jun 2013 at 10:23hrs | | by Staff Reporter
ANC incensed by the rape of toddler
Johannesburg - The ruling party in South Africa, African National Congress (ANC) said it was shocked and numbed by the rape of a Tzaneen toddler, the party said on Friday.SAPA re...Published: 23 Feb 2013 at 06:09hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Rape suspect murders victim's father, commits suicide
A 29-year-old suspected rapist has left the Chimanimani community shell-shocked after axeing the victim's father to death before administering a pesticide to himself and the victim's mother for repor...Published: 29 Jan 2013 at 05:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
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