Masasi High Students Walk Free After Being Sentenced To 10 Years For Rape

By Staff Reporter
Two former Masasi High School students sentenced to 10 years in prison after being convicted of raping a schoolmate have approached the High Court. The pair are challenging both their conviction and sentence following a case that drew widespread attention.

The two were aged 17 and 16 when the incident allegedly happened on 8 February 2025.

Masasi Students Challenge Rape Conviction
The Manica Post reports that Mutare regional magistrate Sekai Chiwundura convicted the two juveniles of rape after a full trial.

Each was sentenced to 10 years in prison for rape. They were also handed an additional five years each for aggravated indecent assault.

However, the 10-year prison terms were suspended because the two are juveniles.

The publication reported:

“The minors have since lodged an appeal at the Mutare High Court, challenging both conviction and sentence.”


The former students are arguing that the lower court erred in finding them guilty.

The Manica Post added:


“They are arguing that the lower court misdirected itself by convicting them and imposing an excessive sentence.”

Masasi High Students

Students Maintained Encounter Was Consensual
During the trial, the two pleaded not guilty.

They were represented by lawyers from the Justice for Children Trust.

The Manica Post reported:

“They maintained that the sexual encounter had been consensual and denied exploiting the complainant’s cognitive challenges.”

The State, represented by Tom Nyatsuro, presented evidence that ultimately resulted in their conviction.

The case involved a 17-year-old schoolmate.

Prosecutors said the students were walking home with the complainant after school at around 4pm on 8 February 2025 when the incident occurred in a secluded forest area.

High Court Appeal Now Puts Conviction Under Scrutiny
The case also attracted attention after videos linked to the incident circulated on social media.

The High Court appeal now challenges the regional court’s findings and the sentences imposed on the two former Masasi High School students.

The outcome of the appeal will determine whether their convictions and sentences remain in place.