Woman, 19, in court for sexually abusing boy,12

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Zim Now Writer

A-19-year-old woman from Chimanimani recently appeared before Chipinge regional magistrate Noel Mupeiwa facing charges of sexual abuse of a 12-year-old boy.

The suspect, Shamiso Manyezu, of Masiyandaka Village under Chief Saurombe is facing aggravated indecent assault charges as defined in Section 66 (1) (b) of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act, Chapter 9:23.

She, however, pleaded not guilty arguing that the boy’s mother is framing her since they do not see eye to eye.

The State called in four witnesses to testify.

Prosecuting, Mr Themba Dhliwayo told the court that on March 7, 2023 at around 1pm, the complainant was sent to the accused person’s homestead by his mother - name withheld to protect the identity of the minor - to get some vegetables.

Upon arrival, the complainant was allegedly asked to bring Manyezu’s baby to the bedroom and he obliged.

“When the boy entered the bedroom, he discovered that Manyezu was naked and stepped back. However, the boy was ordered to put the baby down. The accused person then held the boy by his hand. She asked him if he had ever had sexual intercourse with a woman.

“She allegedly undressed the boy and proceeded to have sex with him once without his consent.

“After the act, Manyezu allegedly released the boy and told him not to disclose what had happened to anyone,” Mr Dhliwayo said.

The matter only came to light on March 17 when the complainant told his mother who lodged a complaint to the police on April 4.

The boy was medically examined at Chimanimani Hospital.