ZIMBABWEAN MAN SENTENCED TO 15 YEARS FOR RAPING HIS 56-YEAR-OLD MOTHER-IN-LAW
Walter Maponga, 37, was convicted by a Harare court for the brutal attack that occurred in the victim's bedroom while her 94-year-old mother watched helplessly.
A Zimbabwean man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after being found guilty of raping his 56-year-old mother-in-law in a violent attack that took place in her bedroom while her 94-year-old mother was present.
Walter Maponga, 37, from Mandaza Village, was convicted of rape and assault by Harare regional magistrate Jessie Kufa. The prosecution, led by Blessed Songozo, presented a case that the magistrate described as a clearly established prima facie case.
The assault occurred on September 17, 2025, in Makoni Village, Mhondoro. According to court evidence, Maponga broke into the victim’s bedroom, began beating her, and demanded sex while accusing her of interfering in his marriage. He forcibly took her to the ground and continued the assault until neighbors Godfrey Makoni and Cleopas Nziramasanga intervened, rescued the victim, and apprehended Maponga at the scene.
The brutality of the crime and the violation of family trust have deeply shocked the rural Mhondoro community, especially given that the attack was witnessed by the victim’s elderly mother. The court credited the neighbors’ swift response with preventing further harm and ensuring the suspect was captured and handed over to authorities.
Source:NKONKONSA.com
