The minors,
aged 16 and 17, were last week released by Mutare High Court Judge, Justice
Isaac Muzenda, into the custody of the Department of Social Development, and
ordered to pay US$200 bail each.
They were also
instructed not to interfere with witnesses.
The minors were
represented by Ms Pamellah Musimwa and Ms Tsitsi Masengure from Justice for
Children Trust, who argued that the boys were good candidates for bail and
wished to sit for the examinations they had already registered for.
The State
represented by Mr Malvern Musarurwa did not oppose the application.
The suspects
began writing their examinations on Monday.
Their next
court appearance will be agreed upon by the State and their lawyers after they
finish writing the exams.
The girl has
also been placed under the care of the Department of Social Development and is
currently writing her examinations.
In the first
count, the suspects were charged with rape as defined in Section 65(1) of the
Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act (Chapter 9:23).
In the second
count, they were being charged with Aggravated Indecent Assault as defined in
Section 66 (b) (ii) of the Criminal Law and Codification and Reform) Act
(Chapter 9.23).
In count three,
they were charged with Indecent Assault as defined in Section 67 (1) (a) (1) of
the criminal law (Codification and Reform) Act (Chapter 9.23).
The court heard
that the suspects allegedly gang raped the victim after drugging her.
In the act, the
two learners in uniforms took turns to sexually abuse the girl who was
motionless due to alleged intoxication.
They also
recorded the disturbing act, and the video went viral on various social media
platforms, sparking public outrage.
In the video
footage, the juveniles were praising themselves as soldiers while allegedly
sexually abusing the girl.
Allegations are
that on February 8, 2025, at around 4pm, the two were in the company of the
complainant going home after school.
Along the way,
the 17-year-old gave the complainant drink, which later intoxicated her.
The two
allegedly dragged the complainant to a secluded place in the forest where they
took turns to sexually abuse her.
As they were
doing this act, the 16-year-old was recording a video, which later went viral
on social media after sharing with a friend. Manica Post
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