I have regularly warned my followers who have young daughters to be very careful about the men around them. There is a sickening culture in Zimbabwe, and elsewhere, where some older men prey on young girls. They could be family friends, uncles, neighbours, teachers, religious leaders, or even the boyfriend of a child’s mother. As I have often said, when I made State of Mind, the documentary film on mental health in 2017 and 2018 following the work of Dr Dixon Chibanda, I interviewed many women who shared horrific stories of sexual abuse and exploitation by men who abused positions of trust and authority. Some were bosses, some were relatives, and others were family friends who took advantage of their access to vulnerable young girls. This is a tragic and often under-discussed problem. There are far too many predatory men who groom children and young women before abusing them. Grooming often takes place over months or even years, making it difficult for victims and those around them to recognise what is happening until significant harm has already been done. Only two weeks ago, I was telling you about cases I have come across involving women who found themselves in exploitative relationships with men who had used authority, influence, or trust to gain control over them. These included situations involving a father’s close friend who had known the girl since childhood, or employers who exploited their positions of power in the workplace. Parents and guardians must be vigilant about the people they allow around their children. Trust should never be given blindly simply because someone is a relative, a friend, or a respected member of the community. Many of the most disturbing cases involve people who were already known to the family. Well done to this woman for helping expose this paedophile. I hope justice is served and that, if convicted, he spends a very long time behind bars. More importantly, I hope this case encourages other victims and families to come forward and report those who prey on children. READ THE REST VIA THE LINK IN MY BIO