I cried for help – Female teacher in viral video allegedly tells court

Zvikomborero Maria Makedenge, the 33-year-old woman who has been arrested after her explicit video with a 16-year-old student went viral, has finally told police what she claims really happened.

In her official statement, Maria said the boy whose real name is Tinashe Chigumbu but has now been nicknamed “Bulldozer” because of his large build is the one who rather forced himself on her.

Maria claims the student entered the room unannounced when she was changing her clothes and forced himself on her.

Maria claims she was shocked and even shouted for help but no one came to her rescue.

Meanwhile, the 16 year old student and his family’s account tells a different story.

They allege that Maria followed Tinashe into a bedroom, locked the door, forced him into unprotected sezual intercourse (including d oggy-style position), threatened him to stay silent, and promised to take him to America if he kept quiet.

Days later, Tinashe confided in his sister, who told their mother. When the mother checked his phone, she found messages and the video which she later shared with community members.

Maria now faces trial for sezual relations with a minor. Under Zimbabwe’s current law, the age of consent is 18, so conviction could mean up to 10 years in prison.

She is currently out on US$100 bail, but her United States visa has been put on hold and her teaching job abroad is in serious jeopardy.

Maria continues to insist that the boy made aggressive advances toward her and that the public has misunderstood the entire incident.

However, with video evidence and the boy’s own statement supporting the prosecution’s version, many Zimbabweans remain firmly on the side of the teenager.

The case has sparked heated national debate about consent, abuse of power, and the protection of minors. Trial continues at the Harare Magistrates Court…CONTINUE MORE READING>>>