By Simbarashe Sithole
A Madziwa-based pastor who raped a mental health patient has been jailed by a Bindura regional magistrate after his attempt to šílence her with US$1 foiled.
The pastor, Chilinde Chilinde (71) was slapped with an effective 15 year jail term.
The court heard that sometime in August last year the pastor visited the complainant’s homestead and found her alone.
He proposed love to the 22-year old victim and dragged her to a kitchen hut where he raped her.
After the rape Chilinde gave her one United States dollar (US$1) to buy her silence.
The matter came to light after the complainant’s grandmother discovered some bad ordour.
She revealed the rape to her and a police report was filed.
Edward Katsvairo represented the state.