“I’m Very Sorry!” Kombi Driver Apologises After Remarks on R@p€ of Grade 7 Girl Spark Outrage
A Harare kombi driver has issued a public apology after sparking national outrage with comments that appeared to justify r@p€ based on how women dress.
Shadreck Sinyoro’s remarks, captured in a viral video, ignited fierce backlash across social media and radio platforms, with many Zimbabweans condemning his views as reckless and deeply offensive.
The controversy followed the alleged r@p€ of a Grade 7 pupil in the Harare CBD, a case that has shaken the nation.
The suspected r@pist, 25-year-old tout Givemore Mutape, has since appeared in court and was remanded in custody.
Sinyoro’s comments, made in the aftermath of the incident, were widely criticised for shifting blame onto victims rather than addressing the actions of perpetrators.
His views, echoed by fellow kombi operators in the background of the video, were slammed as dangerous and tone-deaf.
“I am the one who had a video posted by H-Metro and shared to other sites.
“I would like to apologise to everyone that has seen my video circulating on social media. It wasn’t my aim to damage anyone or condone the cruel incident that happened to the girl some time ago,” Sinyoro said in his apology.
He explained that his message was meant to urge parents and guardians to be more vigilant about their children’s safety and appearance.
“It is our primary responsibility to monitor and protect our children, especially when they are going out, without the supervision of an adult.
“It is our care and responsibility to look out for what those youngsters will be putting on,” he said.
Sinyoro added that adult supervision could help prevent such incidents.
“The streets are not safe so, if such incidents occur when they are accompanied by an adult person, this situation may be contained before it gets out of hand.
“May you please accept my heartfelt apology to all the victims of r@p€ and the Zimbabwean community, I am sorry for the damage that I have caused,” he said.
While some have accepted his apology, others insist that such views should never be aired, especially in a country grappling with rising cases of gender-based violence.
The incident has reignited calls for responsible public discourse and stronger protections for women and children.
-H-Metro
