Wednesday, November 26, 2025 - A self-proclaimed traditional healer has been sentenced to
15 years in prison after a Rusape court in Zimbabwe, found him guilty of
attempting to r@pe a woman during what he claimed was a ritual to cleanse her
home of goblins. The case revealed how the man manipulated the woman’s
desperation to resolve marital problems.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe
(NPAZ), the incident happened on October 3, 2025, when 29-year-old Cain Mushayi
approached the 34-year-old woman at her homestead in Village Domborembizi. He
presented himself as a traditional healer capable of removing goblins he
claimed were causing instability in her home. Trusting him, the woman allowed
him into her unfinished two-roomed house for the so-called cleansing ritual.
Once inside, the situation took a disturbing turn. Mushayi
instructed the woman to remove her trousers before lighting a fire on a stick
and placing it between her legs, insisting that the bizarre act was necessary
to chase away supernatural entities. The ritual then escalated into an assault,
during which he attempted to force himself on her.
The NPAZ said: “The offender pushed the complainant to the
floor, removed his own clothes, and attempted to force himself on her. The
court heard that a struggle ensued as the complainant fought back valiantly.
During the struggle, the offender ejaculated on the complainant’s legs before
she managed to overpower him and push him away. He then fled the scene.”
The woman managed to escape and later reported the attack,
leading to Mushayi’s arrest and prosecution.
Following the sentencing, the NPAZ issued a public advisory
warning citizens to be wary of individuals posing as spiritual healers and
offering unsolicited rituals, especially in private spaces. The authority said:
“This case serves as a stark warning against falling victim to fraudsters
posing as spiritual healers to exploit vulnerable individuals. We continue to
urge the public to be cautious of strangers offering unsolicited spiritual
services in private spaces.”
The conviction and lengthy sentence have been described as an important step toward curbing predatory crimes committed under the guise of traditional or spiritual practices.
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