Father Rapes Own Daughter…Claims His Daughter Enjoyed The Rape in Chilling Courtroom Defense

BULAWAYO – Gasps filled the courtroom as a Nkayi man, accused of r@ping his 16-year-old daughter, claimed she “enjoyed the acts” and had consented by staying silent.

The 42-year-old man made the statement during his appearance at the Bulawayo Regional Court, where he faces multiple counts of s€xu@l abuse allegedly committed between 2024 and May 2025.

Prosecutor Jethro Mada told the court that the assaults began when the victim’s mother was away from home, leaving the children under the accused’s supervision.

On one occasion, traditional healers visited the homestead and the mother accompanied them to her in-laws’ village.

The accused allegedly sent the younger sibling outside, isolated the girl, and r@p€d her—threatening her with a spear and axe if she spoke out.

The victim later revealed that her father warned he would kill her and her mother if she disclosed the abuse.

Although she confided in her mother after the first incident, no action was taken.

The assaults allegedly continued during other absences, including trips to Esingeni and Dlawa.

In each case, the accused reportedly used threats to force himself on the girl.

After enduring repeated abuse and receiving no protection, the victim eventually confided in her aunt, who helped her report the matter to police.

In court, the accused maintained that the girl had enjoyed the s€xu@l acts, insisting her silence proved she had not been harmed.

The court dismissed the claim, and Regional Magistrate Mark Dzira ordered him to remain in custody while the matter proceeds.