Zimbabwean authorities detained popular socialite Natalie Mhandu on August 6 following witchcraft allegations from two former associates. The women claimed Mhandu performed supernatural rituals against them after a romantic dispute involving a shared boyfriend. Police processed the complaint under Section 98, which addresses accusations of magical practices and sorcery. Officers questioned Mhandu at Glen View Police Station before releasing her to legal representation. The charges carry minimal severity according to law enforcement officials.
A dismissed domestic employee reportedly initiated the accusations by contacting Mhandu's former friends. The worker alleged that Mhandu consulted a Mozambican traditional healer to cast spells on the women. Investigators discovered a red fabric and an inscribed blade at Pension Farm that supposedly connected to the ritual activities. An audio recording surfaced online featuring someone denying the supernatural claims and blaming the former employee for spreading false information. Harare Provincial Police spokesperson Inspector Luckmore Chakanza confirmed ongoing investigations into the witchcraft allegations.
A dismissed domestic employee reportedly initiated the accusations by contacting Mhandu's former friends. The worker alleged that Mhandu consulted a Mozambican traditional healer to cast spells on the women. Investigators discovered a red fabric and an inscribed blade at Pension Farm that supposedly connected to the ritual activities. An audio recording surfaced online featuring someone denying the supernatural claims and blaming the former employee for spreading false information. Harare Provincial Police spokesperson Inspector Luckmore Chakanza confirmed ongoing investigations into the witchcraft allegations.
