NPA likely to pursue Malloti on South Africa robbery warrant

An armed robbery case from the Western Cape is circling back hard on Malloti, and extradition chatter is getting loud.

Western Cape armed robbery case

• Retired Interpol ambassador Andy Mashaile flagged action against Millicent Tsitsi Chimonyo.
• Chimonyo, known as Malloti, is wanted on armed robbery charges.
• Wynberg Magistrate’s Court issued a warrant for Namatai Bhobho.
• The Rondebosch matter traces back to November 2017.

Alias and warrant details

• Western Cape Police spokesperson Captain F.C. Van Wyk confirmed the warrant.
• Namatai Bhobho is the identity listed on court papers.
• Malloti reportedly used that name while living in South Africa.
• Case number CAS 78/11/2017 ties the charge to Rondebosch.

NPA push and Interpol route

• The National Prosecuting Authority is expected to drive the prosecution.
• Advocate Andy Mothibi recently took over as National Director of Public Prosecutions.
• Mashaile argued Interpol channels should alert NCB Zimbabwe.
• The extradition treaty between South Africa and Zimbabwe backs the process.

Regional legal cooperation spotlight

• Zimbabwe recently sought suspects over a US$4 million Bulawayo heist.
• The Umbunu brothers are currently held in South African custody.
• Mashaile insisted law enforcement must track Chimonyo wherever she is.
• SADC rule of law, he said, has to be enforced across borders.