A domestic worker in Harare has spoken out about a disturbing situation she says she witnessed while working for a widow and her two teenage children. The maid, who prefers to remain anonymous, says she began to suspect inappropriate behaviour between the siblings after hearing unusual noises and noticing secretive conduct in the home.
According to her account, she was torn between reporting what she saw and keeping quiet to protect her job, especially after the children allegedly warned her not to say anything. The woman says she values her work but feels emotionally burdened by what she has witnessed and the fear of losing her income if she speaks up.
The case highlights the challenges domestic workers often face when confronted with sensitive family issues in their workplaces. Child protection advocates urge families to provide better supervision and emotional guidance to teenagers to avoid moral and psychological harm.
