A 37-year-old Nyanga man was arraigned before the Nyanga Magistrates’ Court on charges of employing a 16-year-old girl and indecent account.
Count 1: Contravening the Children’s Act, that is, Restriction on employment of children, by employing a minor 
The accused person employed a 16-year-old complainant as a domestic worker at his residence. The matter came to light through a tip-off to the police.
Count 2: Indecent assault: In June 2024, the accused person entered the complainant’s room while she was sleeping and inappropriately touched her breasts without her consent.
For the first count, the accused was convicted and sentenced to 3 months’ imprisonment, wholly suspended on the condition that he perform 105 hours of community service.
For the second count of indecent assault, the accused was sentenced to a fine of USD120. In default of payment, he would face 30 days’ imprisonment.
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A man in Nyanga was in trouble for hiring a 16-year-old girl to work for him and for touching her inappropriately. He got in trouble for breaking the law by employing a minor and for indecently assaulting her. He was given a punishment of community service and had to pay a fine. This happened because someone told the police about what he did. It's important to follow the rules and treat people with respect.

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