Gerald Tadiwanashe Mapurisa from Chinhoyi University committed suicide following accusations of having an affair with a married woman.

The 19 year old was found hanging from a tree on a Norton farm on January 6th, just 2 days before his 20th birthday.

Gerald illicit affair with a married woman was revealed during a memorial church service held for him in Norton on Saturday.

According to reports, the night before he disappeared, Gerald’s affair with the woman was brought to light.

It is alleged that he may have also been confronted by the woman’s husband. His brother, Gilbert Mapurisa, believes that this revelation may have led to Gerald’s suicide.