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14-year-old maid assaulted for snatching boss’ husband

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A 14-YEAR-OLD maid has dragged her employer to court after she was allegedly assaulted on allegations of snatching her boss’ husband.

A 14-YEAR-OLD maid has dragged her employer to court after she was allegedly assaulted on allegations of snatching her boss’ husband.

BY NQOBILE NKIWAnE

The matter came to light after Anna Chakoma (31) and Privilege Chakoma (26) appeared before Mbare magistrate, Reward Kwenda facing allegations of assault.

The duo pleaded not guilty and Kwenda remanded them out of custody to February 2.

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Allegations against the two are that on January 3, Anna went to Privilege’s house in St Martins, Harare, where the minor works as a maid, and accused her of having sexual intercourse with latter’s husband.

The minor is said to have told Anna that she had not consented to any sexual act.

The State alleges that the two began assaulting the minor several times with a belt over her body.

Anna allegedly took the maid to her place of residence in Budiriro and continued assaulting her with a cooking stick.

The State further alleges that the following day, Privilege seized $300 from the minor’s purse.

A medical affidavit, showing that the minor had bites on her right shoulder and left upper back, was produced in court.

Lawrence Gangarahwe appeared for the State.