Harare, Zimbabwe – Social media personality Ashley Masendeke, widely known as Mai Jeremaya, has ignited a firestorm of reaction following a candid confession made on DJ Ollah 7’s popular podcast.
In a move that has left many Zimbabweans stunned, Mai Jeremaya openly stated that she would have been prepared to date one of the men she later accused in a rape case, had he asked her out before the alleged incident occurred.
Socialite's Admission on Podcast Stuns Public Following Not Guilty Verdict
The admission comes after the Harare Regional Magistrate Court recently found the two defendants in the case, Thabo Blessing Dube and Martin Charlie, not guilty of the rape charges brought against them."I Would Have Agreed to Date Thabo," Mai Jeremaya Reveals
During her appearance on the podcast, Mai Jeremaya reportedly delved into the events surrounding the case. She revealed that the initial contact came via WhatsApp from someone she believed to be named "Sam Trucks," who she now claims was actually Thabo Blessing Dube posing under a false identity, allegedly pretending to be associated with "Elite Driving School."![]() |
Mai Jeremaya Shocking Confession |
However, she went on to make the striking confession about her openness to a potential romantic relationship with the person she was communicating with.
"In my head I was praying and doing these affirmations, ndichingoti eish dai zvaita, you know I have big plans," she is quoted as saying, adding directly, "And to be honest, ndanga ndiripapoint yekuti, of course, I’ve overshared and l have put myself out there and if in any case this Sam wants to date me. l think l am going going to."
This statement indicates that, prior to the alleged incident, she was receptive to the idea of entering into a relationship with the individual she knew as "Sam" (later identified as Thabo Dube), viewing it as a potential path forward amidst her personal challenges.
Public and Social Media Reacts with Astonishment
Mai Jeremaya’s confession has immediately become a major talking point across Zimbabwean social media platforms, with many expressing astonishment and confusion.Netizens reacted strongly to her admission, with numerous comments highlighting the perceived contradiction between her willingness to date one of the accused men and the subsequent serious allegations. Pity for her husband was a recurring theme in the online reactions.
Comments like "My marriage and prepared to date Thabo, it can’t be in one sentence" and questions such as "Was there any need to confess such nonsense?" illustrate the public's stunned response to her candid revelations on the podcast.
The confession adds another complex layer to a case that has already generated significant public interest and debate surrounding consent, relationships, and the justice system in Zimbabwe.