The Kwekwe Magistrates’ Court has convicted and sentenced Samson Machakaire (35) to four months in prison for an act of public indecency that shocked residents of the Midlands mining town.
According to court proceedings, the incident occurred on 16 September 2025 at around 7:00 AM when a domestic worker, while sweeping her employer’s yard, noticed Machakaire masturbating while staring at her. Terrified, the victim ran inside and alerted her employer, who immediately contacted the police, leading to the offender’s arrest.Magistrates described Machakaire’s conduct as “disturbing and unacceptable,” adding that it warranted a custodial sentence to deter similar offences.
He will, however, serve an effective two months in jail, after the remaining two months were suspended for five years on condition of good behaviour.
Residents in Kwekwe have since expressed outrage and called for stronger penalties against acts of public sexu...al misconduct.
