Zim Now Writer
A woman was on Friday allegedly sexually assaulted twice by a man while attending a funeral in Magwegwe, Bulawayo.
The accused, Brighton Mpofu, reportedly attempted to buy her silence with US$1.
The incident occurred last week on Friday in the Old Magwegwe suburb in Bulawayo.
It is alleged that Mpofu requested the 42-year-old woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, to accompany him to fetch his jersey at his home and she agreed.
While on the way, he allegedly raped her and promised to give her US$5 but later gave her US$1 so that she would not report him to the police.
It is said on the same night at around 1130pm, the woman left for her home.
On the following day at around 3am, Mpofu arrived at the victim’s home and requested a place to sleep.
It is reported that they slept in the same bedroom and the woman was shocked when she woke up to find Mpofu allegedly raping her.
It is alleged the woman pushed him away and went to inform her son-in-law, who was sleeping in another bedroom.
Mpofu allegedly bolted out of the room, leaving his jacket, shoes, and a belt.
The woman reported the incident to the police, leading to the arrest of Mpofu.
Mpofu appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Joseph Mabeza facing two counts of rape and pleaded not guilty.
He was remanded in custody to February 27 and was advised to apply for bail at the High Court. - Source Bulawayo24
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