A 33-year-old woman, Zvikomborero Maria Makedenge, appeared before the courts in Zimbabwe charged with sexually assaulting a 16-year-old boy in the Harare suburb of Glen View. The case has drawn attention to the abuse of boys by older women, highlighting societal double standards in how sexual assault victims are perceived.

Critics argue that while female victims often receive widespread support, male victims are frequently ignored, leaving them vulnerable and voiceless. Advocates emphasize that a child is a child, and rape is rape, regardless of the gender of either party.

Eyewitnesses noted moments when the 16-year-old boy appeared indifferent to the presence of cameras, reflecting the complex emotional impact of such abuse. How will society address the protection of male minors in sexual abuse cases? Visit www.jocomms.com for more news stories