A Harare woman is seeking refuge from the unwanted advances of her sister’s ex-husband, who has been making uninvited visits to her home, demanding sex almost on a daily basis.
Abigail Kafa, the victim of this harassment, approached the Harare Civil Court, seeking a peace order against Shepherd Hide, who she claims has been subjecting her to insults and sexual abuse.
Kafa, in her plea to the court, described Hide’s behaviour as a constant source of fear and distress.
“He comes over to my house when he wants sex. When I refuse, he insults and assaults me. He is my sister’s ex-husband,” she told the magistrate.
The situation has escalated to the point where Hide has threatened Kafa with violence, making chilling pronouncements about her safety.
“He threatens to break me into pieces so that the police will not be able to find my body,” she said, highlighting the seriousness of the threats.
Hide, however, seemed to downplay the severity of his actions, questioning the court’s authority to restrict his behaviour.
“I want the court to make me understand if a married woman is allowed to do whatever she pleases,” he said, seemingly justifying his actions.
He went on to state, “I have no issues with the court granting her a peace order but it’s my right to do whatever I please on her.”
Magistrate Meenal Naratom acknowledged the seriousness of the situation and granted the peace order and instructed Hide to cease his abusive behaviour of demanding sex from Kafa on a daily basis.
