A 28-year-old man from Kadoma, Edward Chitivha, has appeared in the Kadoma Magistrates’ Court facing serious charges of bestiality. Chitivha, a resident of Tolrose Compound, is accused of sexually assaulting a goat owned by Isheunesu Shangudze, a 40-year-old from Plot 9 Blagdon Farm, Eiffel Flats.
The alleged incident took place on the night of September 12. According to the charge sheet, Shangudze had secured his five goats in a pen for the night. Chitivha is accused of entering the pen, undressing, and placing his clothes on the ground. He then reportedly tied the legs of a white she-goat to a pole before committing the act of bestiality.
The commotion from the distressed goat alerted Shangudze, who went to check on his animals. Upon realizing that someone was approaching, Chitivha is said to have fled the scene, leaving his clothes behind. Shangudze subsequently reported the incident to the authorities.
Chitivha was arrested following the police investigation and has been remanded in custody until September 17, 2024, while legal proceedings continue. In Zimbabwe, bestiality is a criminal offense under the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23]. Section 74 of the Act specifically criminalizes any sexual act between a human and an animal, with penalties including a fine of up to level fourteen or imprisonment for up to one year, or both.
This case has drawn considerable attention due to the disturbing nature of the charges and has prompted discussions about the enforcement of animal protection laws in the region.
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