Man in court for raping minor

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A 24-year-old man from Chambelele village in Beitbridge was taken to court on Thursday for allegedly raping an 11-year-old girl whom he threatened with unspecified action if she told anyone about the incident.

A 24-year-old man from Chambelele village in Beitbridge was taken to court on Thursday for allegedly raping an 11-year-old girl whom he threatened with unspecified action if she told anyone about the incident.

OWN CORRESPODENT

Khanweleni Mulaudzi pleaded not guilty to rape when he appeared before Beitbridge magistrate Innocent Berupa on Thursday and was remanded in custody to December 2 for trial.

Mulaudzi said the girl’s family was framing him because of a dispute between the two families.

The girl said Mulaudzi pushed her to the ground and then raped her.