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Prophet Madzibaba Gathry (on trial for rape)
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His wife, Diana Chauke (co-accused)
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Victim’s mother (co-accused)
The Allegations
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Victim: 13-year-old girl
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Gathry claimed he needed sex with a virgin to “cure” the mother’s mentally challenged child
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Demanded the mother provide her daughter
Coercion & Threats
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Mother agreed out of fear
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Gathry’s wife allegedly threatened her with a gun
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Gathry allegedly threatened the victim with a gun and ordered her to undress
The Assault
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Victim refused to undress
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Gathry allegedly removed her clothes and raped her
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Next day: Demanded sex again, claiming it was needed to fully “solve” the condition
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Victim complied out of fear
Mother’s Inaction
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Victim reported the rape the following day
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Mother did nothing and took daughter back home
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Mother also arranged for girl to sleep in Gathry’s room
How Case Came to Light
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5 months later during a separate healing session
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Another prophet (Shupikai Nyamuda) “prophesied” about the assault
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Mother then reported it to police with this prophet
Prosecutor’s Argument
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State Prosecutor: Tracy Mundanga
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Argues victim is a credible witness
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Medical report shows healed hymenal tears consistent with penetration
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5-month delay was mother’s fault, not child’s
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Urging court to convict all three
TODAY’S KEY EVENTS
Job Sikhala Case
Location: Pretoria Magistrate’s Court, South Africa
Details:
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Appeared with uncle Alexander Ferrowst Thema (78)
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Charges: Possession of illegal explosives
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Police allegedly found explosives in vehicle (November 2025)
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Defence claims explosives may have been planted in political setup
State Request: More time for investigations
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Cellphone records
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200+ witness statements
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DNA analysis
Outcome: Postponed to 3 August 2026 for further investigations
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Both men remain on bail
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Defence will apply for withdrawal if investigations still incomplete
Rapper Holy Ten Arrest
Name: Mukudzei Chitsama
Arrested: 21 July 2026
Court: Harare Magistrate Jesse Kufa
Charge: Raping a 14-year-old girl
Next Appearance: 7 August 2026
TOP TRENDING
Family Murder Victims to Arrive in Zimbabwe
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Victims: Nothabo Zandile Khumalo and daughters Natalie and Nala
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Killed by: Husband Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma
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Location: Great Denham, Bedfordshire, UK (3 July 2026)
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Arrival in Bulawayo: Tomorrow (midday) – after 1-day postponement
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Burial: Monday or Tuesday at Luveve Cemetery
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Background: Grew up in Gwabalanda, Bulawayo; later lived in Harare, Tanzania, UK
ZANU-PF Wins By-Elections
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Won: Victoria Falls and Mutare by-elections
SOUTHERN AFRICA FEEDS (Aug 1-3)
1. ZIMBABWE BUS DISASTER – STATE OF DISASTER DECLARED
Most Significant Story in Zimbabwe
Incident:
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Munhenzva bus from Cape Town to Harare
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Crashed in Trompsburg, Free State (31 July 2026)
Government Response:
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President Mnangagwa declared State of Disaster (1 August)
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Under Civil Protection Act
Casualties:
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11 Zimbabweans confirmed dead:
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1 adult male
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5 adult females
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5 minors
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Survivors at Pelonomi and Universitas Hospitals in Bloemfontein
AFRICA
Robert Sobukwe’s grave desecrated for second time
BUSINESS
Air Zimbabwe: Harare-London Gatwick Route Issues
Launch:
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Resumed 22 July 2026 after 14-15 year absence
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Direct nonstop flights
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Frequency: 3 times weekly
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Using wet-leased Airbus A330-300 from Spain’s Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas
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Note: This arrangement works around restrictions preventing Air Zimbabwe from operating own aircraft into UK/EU airspace
Problems:
Disruption 1 (Late July / 31 July-1 August):
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Flight UM724 (Harare-London) postponed
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Cause: Sick pilot (initially cited as “operational reasons”)
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Rescheduled to Saturday 1 August (~21:00 from Harare)
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Return flight UM725 shifted to Sunday 2 August morning
Disruption 2 (2-3 August):
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Further delay on UM724
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New departure: Monday 3 August (~20:30 from Harare)
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Return leg pushed back accordingly
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Some passengers received hotel accommodation (e.g., Sofitel near Gatwick)
Public Reaction:
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Criticism on social media over reliability so soon after relaunch
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Others note crew illness and disruptions happen at many airlines
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Air Zimbabwe emphasises commitment to safe, reliable service
Context:
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Earlier plans targeted June/early July start but slipped
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Route important for connectivity, tourism, and diaspora
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Air Zimbabwe has long faced fleet, maintenance, and financial challenges
Check: Official channels or flight trackers for latest UM724/UM725 status
BLOGGERS
Cross Dete Super Sounds in cross-dressing video
