The spectacle of cruelty: Why teens are filming their own crime

The Spectacle of Cruelty: Why Teens are Filming Their Own Crime

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A recent incident at Masasi High School has sparked public outrage, where two students sexually abused a Form 1 student and documented the crime using a smartphone.

This case is part of a troubling pattern where the line between perpetrator and documentarian is disappearing.

The question is no longer just what they did, but why the impulse to hit 'record' is now part of the violence.

The incident raises concerns about a moral collapse, a cry for notoriety in the digital age, or something darker.

Author's summary: Teens filming own crimes sparks outrage and concern.

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NewsDay Zimbabwe NewsDay Zimbabwe — 2025-10-14

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