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STORIES of love overcoming all the odds have captivated audiences for centuries, inspiring art, literature and even revolutions.
Yet, when that passionate compass points towards a forbidden destination — a close relative — the narrative takes a sharp turn. Disgust replaces admiration and social norms clash with the idea of love conquering all.
This stark contrast between societal expectations and the power of romantic attraction lies at the heart of the incest taboo.
That was the reaction of many people when news filtered through that an 18-year-old boy from Mawabeni area, under Chief Gwebu, in Esigodini, Matabeleland South province, decided to engage in an incestuous relationship with his 16-year-old sister that culminated in a pregnancy.
Yes, you read it right, his biological sister!
He described the sexual relationship as “mind-blowing”.
The girl is said to be five months pregnant.
Circumstances of the incident are that sometime in August 2023, the boy (name withheld) proposed love to his younger sister and she agreed.
The two were staying together with their parents when they established a highly unusual bond that led to sexual encounters several times.
It was proved in court that sometime in January this year the boy again asked his younger sister to be intimate with him and she agreed.
The two then went into one of the bedrooms and had sexual intercourse twice.
The illicit affair, however, came to light in March this year, when it was discovered that the boy’s younger sister was pregnant. Questioned by her mother, she disclosed that it was her elder brother who was responsible for the pregnancy.
Shocked by the revelations, the mother reported the matter to the police, leading to the arrest of the siblings.
They both recently appeared before an Esigodini magistrate to answer to charges of having sexual intercourse within a prohibited degree of relationship. Incest is illegal in Zimbabwe, as defined in Section 75 (2) (c) of the Criminal (Codification and Reform) Act Chapter 9:23.
They both pleaded guilty to the charge.
The boy was sentenced to 12 months in prison, of which four months were suspended for five years on condition he does not, within that period, commit any offence involving sexual intercourse within a prohibited degree of relationship, for which, upon conviction, he would be sentenced to imprisonment without the option of a fine.
The remaining eight months were suspended on condition he completes 280 hours of community service at Mawabeni Clinic.
His younger sister was handed a six-month sentence, fully suspended for five years, with similar conditions regarding offences involving sexual intercourse within a prohibited degree of relationship. — B-Metro
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Groom discovers ‘bride’ is a man after wedding vows
An Indonesian groom discovered that his “bride” is actually a man 12 days after their wedding.
The man, only identified as AK (26), met his “spouse” Adinda Kanza (26) on Instagram in 2023, and the two dated in person for a year.
During their in-person meetings, Adinda wore a traditional Muslim niqab that covered “her” entire face, which AK reportedly assumed was a sign of “her” devotion to Islam. The couple decided to get married in a small ceremony at AK’s home after Adinda told him that “she” no longer had any family.
But AK grew suspicious of his new “wife” soon after tying the knot on April 12, since “she” avoided intimacy by telling him “she” was on “her” period or feeling unwell, according to media reports.
AK said Adinda refused to speak to his family and continued wearing “her” niqab at home, so he tracked down “her” former address 12 days after their wedding and was surprised to find “her” parents alive and well there.
Adinda’s parents revealed that AK’s “wife” was actually a man, who started cross-dressing in 2020. They also said they did not know that their son was in a relationship, let alone married.
The police said Adinda behaved like a woman and had a female-sounding voice, adding: “If you look at their wedding photos, Adinda looks exactly like a real woman. He also has a gentle voice and tone, so there was no suspicion at all about him being a woman.”
Adinda was arrested by the police and he told them he intended to marry AK to steal his family’s assets. He is facing fraud charges that could land him behind bars for up to four years.
Police suggested the man enjoyed pretending to be a woman while dating men. It was also revealed that the alleged fraudster had previously dated women.
Investigations are ongoing. — Wires
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Man stabbed over song selection
A 37-year-old man from Mbembesi, Matabeleland North province, allegedly stabbed his drinking mate with a knife following a misunderstanding over song selection.
This was heard when Mncedisi Hadebe appeared before a Bulawayo regional magistrate and was remanded in custody to June 25.
The court heard that on March 3, 2024, around 1pm, the complainant, Khulani Mabothe, was drinking beer when an argument over song selection ensued between him and the accused.
In a fit of rage, Hadebe allegedly pulled a knife from his trouser pocket and stabbed Mabothe on the left side of his ribs, left arm and head. After the frenzied attack, Mabothe fled to his house and asked his younger brother to take him to hospital.
The matter was then reported to the police, leading to the accused’s arrest. — Bulawayo Bureau
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Nightclub break-in ends in boozy blunder
Dumisani Dlamini (37) from Mahatshula suburb in Bulawayo must be blaming himself for his lust for beer.
This was after he allegedly smashed a window and got into a nightclub before imbibing an assortment of alcohol till he got intoxicated. He was caught clutching a quart the following morning.
Dlamini then appeared before a Bulawayo magistrate on charges of unlawful entry and theft. He pleaded not guilty to both charges. He was remanded in custody.
The court heard that Dlamini went to Boulevard Nightclub in the North End suburb and used an iron bar to smash a window and got inside. While inside, he allegedly served himself with whisky and other brands of alcohol till he got intoxicated.
When the bartender arrived for duty the following day, he found Dlamini lying on the floor, clutching a quart.
The bartender then immediately reported the matter to the police, leading to Dlamini’s arrest. The bartender then carried out a stocktake and discovered that an assortment of alcohol worth US$52 was missing. — B-Metro
Tinaye Agere
Online Reporter