A sexual scandal involving a 33-year-old teacher and a 16-year-old student recently went viral on social media and in African media outlets. Viral videos circulating on TikTok, WhatsApp, and X (formerly Twitter) turned the case into a global buzz, sparking outrage and debates about consent and the protection of minors.
But where exactly did this tragic story take place — in the Congo (DRC or Congo-Brazzaville), South Africa, or Zimbabwe? This article breaks down the facts, the sources of confusion, and the broader implications.
The South African Case: Sexual Harassment by a Teacher Toward Her Student
A 30-year-old mathematics teacher, Deliwe Chantel Phehli, was arrested in Soweto, South Africa, on charges of assault and sexual harassment after she publicly groped the genitals of a 16-year-old student, Denzel Mhlongo, in front of the entire class. Her reason: she believed he had stolen her iPhone 13.
The incident unfolded in just a few minutes: she accused him without evidence, grabbed him by the neck, emptied his pockets, then violently grabbed his genitals in front of the other students. The phone was later found… in the staff toilets, where she had forgotten it herself.
Traumatised and humiliated, Denzel fled the school and went missing for nearly three days. The entire Soweto community searched for him; he was eventually found and brought home by a street vendor who collected the 100,000-rand reward.
After being informed by her son, Denzel’s mother — a senior official in the Department of Education — immediately filed a complaint. Less than 24 hours later, the teacher was arrested at the school, handcuffed in front of students and parents. She has been suspended and remains in custody until her court appearance on Monday. Police and prosecutors are demanding she stay in jail, citing sexual assault on a minor by a person in a position of authority.
South Africa: What Happened Between the 30-Year-Old Math Teacher and Her Student… Sexual Harassment?
Shocking Video from Zimbabwe: 33-Year-Old Woman Films Herself Raping a 16-Year-Old Boy — Trial Ongoing
A viral video shows Zvikomborero Maria Makedenge, a 33-year-old Zimbabwean woman living in the United States, having sex with a 16-year-old boy. The footage, shot in doggy-style position, was widely shared on X and Telegram, triggering massive public outrage.
The incident occurred on 2 August 2025 in Glen View, Harare. Makedenge, who was the girlfriend of a tenant living with the boy’s parents, allegedly entered his room and forced him into unprotected sex while promising to take him to the United States in exchange for his silence.
The boy confided in his sister, who told their mother. A complaint was filed, leading to Makedenge’s swift arrest. She is being prosecuted for non-consensual sexual relations with a minor — the age of consent was raised to 18 in Zimbabwe in 2025.
The trial is ongoing; neither the accused nor the victim has made any public statements. The case continues to shock the public and fuel debates on child protection.
Zimbabwean Woman Based in US Faces Trial After Leaked Sextape with 16-Year-Old Boy Goes Viral
What Happened in the Congo? Another Sex Tape?
No matching case has been found. The confusion stems from the similarity of the stories (viral videos, woman around 30–33 years old, minor student) and widespread disinformation on social media. Posts on X and TikTok mixed up the different cases, sharing videos without clear geographical context.
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