Cry of a desperate grandparent
SOME people believe everything happens for a reason. But at times we face situations that are difficult to comprehend.
Mine is a case of a double tragedy: my grandchild was raped and delivered prematurely.
The newborn obviously needs special care. I am 78-years-old and have no any source of income.
My granddaughter and her child are still in hospital and we need to settle the bills. There is also need for clothing and food.
In Shona they say gogodza unovhurirwa, and at this time I am asking for The victims’ grandmother, Ambuya Margaret Musasa, said Ruvarashe told her that she was threatened with death by her abuser if she ever mentioned it to anyone.
“She told me the sexual abuse had been going on since around May last year when the abuser started staying with us,” said well-wishers to come to the plight of my grandchildren.
There are issues to do with the light sentence given to the perpetrator, but at this time I am concentrating with making life easy for my grandchildren.
They say justice will prevail and I know one day justice will be served against the abuser of my granddaughter.
My desire is to see my grandchild going back to school. Names changed to protect identity of the victim. Those willing to assist can contact Desire Ncube on +263719244 737 or +2634702442 Ambuya Musasa.
“The day we reported the matter to the police, they appeared reluctant to arrest the perpetrator. The police even suggested we bring him to their base, but he was eventually arrested after we insisted.”
When the pregnancy was discovered it was in its later stages, rendering termina- tion impossible.
Sekuru Musasa said, “She is disabled and mentally challenged. The uncle took advantage of her, but I know God will fight for her. Ruvarashe has no birth certificate and the new child will also look up to me.”
A visit to Mutambara Mission Hospital to speak to Ruvarashe was fruitless as authorities barred access to the girl.
However, a source at the hospital said Ruvarashe and the baby were stable.
“The baby is doing well. When the baby was admitted, the child weighed 1,7kg and she is now nearing 2kg. The mother is also in good condition,” said the source.
Sekuru Musasa believes children are a gift from God and is asking for support to look after his granddaughter and great granddaughter.