By A Correspondent| A 28-year-old man, Edward Chitivha, appeared in the Kadoma Magistrates’ Court this week facing charges of bestiality. The incident took place at Tolrose Compound, where Chitivha allegedly assaulted a goat belonging to 40-year-old Isheunesu Shangudze of plot 9 Blagdon Farm, Eiffel Flats.
The alleged offence occurred on the night of September 12, when Shangudze had secured his five goats for the night. According to reports, Chitivha entered the goat pen, removed his clothing, and placed them on the ground before tying the legs of a white female goat to a pole and sexually assaulting the animal.
Shangudze was alerted by the distressed sounds of the goat and went to investigate. Chitivha fled the scene, leaving his clothes behind as Shangudze approached. A police report was filed soon after, leading to Chitivha’s arrest.
Chitivha is currently in custody and is scheduled to appear in court again on September 17, 2024.
Under Zimbabwean law, bestiality is a criminal offence as per the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23]. Section 74 of this Act stipulates that engaging in sexual acts with an animal can result in fines of up to level fourteen or imprisonment of up to one year, or both.