By Patience Gondo
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is ready to hand over social media personality and musician Malloti, born Millicent Chimonyo to South African authorities following an active armed robbery case dating back to 2017.
Malloti is wanted in South Africa on allegations of robbery with a firearm in an incident reported in Rondebosch, Cape Town in November 2017.
A warrant of arrest was subsequently issued by the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court under case number CAS 78/11/2017 after she was removed from the court roll pending her tracing and arrest.
According to reports by Independent Online (IOL), the matter remains active despite the passage of time, with SAPS) spokesperson Captain F.C. Van Wyk confirming that the case has not been withdrawn.
ZRP national spokesperson, Deputy Commissioner Paul Nyathi, said Zimbabwean authorities are awaiting the completion of formal extradition processes from South Africa before proceeding with the handover.
“We are waiting for South Africa to follow due process. Once the formalities are completed, even the Government will not hesitate to hand her over,” said Nyathi.
He confirmed that Zimbabwean authorities have already received communication regarding the case, including a formal extradition requisition.
Nyathi said cross border crime would not shield suspects from justice, saying offenders cannot evade prosecution by fleeing between countries.
“People should not fool themselves into thinking they can commit crimes in one country and escape justice by crossing into another. Law enforcement agencies cooperate and offenders will be returned to face the law,” he said.
He cited a recent case of a Zimbabwean man who was intercepted at Beitbridge Border Post while attempting to flee to Zimbabwe after allegedly murder someone in South Africa and was subsequently handed back to authorities there.
Authorities in South Africa allege that Malloti was involved in criminal activities during her stay in the country, claims she has previously acknowledged on her social media platforms.
However, she has since maintained that she has reformed, focusing on her career as a musician and online influencer.
Her legal troubles have also extended locally.
In August 2025, Malloti was arrested in Zimbabwe on allegations of cyberbullying, including targeting controversial religious figure Passion Java and several local music promoters.
The entertainer has also faced public criticism from government officials.
Minister Mangaliso Ndlovu previously named her in Parliament among individuals accused of promoting drug and substance abuse, raising concerns over the influence of online personalities on youth behavior.
In response, Malloti dismissed the allegations during a podcast interview, arguing that authorities should instead engage her to identify drug distribution networks.
She claimed to have knowledge of drug suppliers, including incidents she allegedly witnessed in Mbare.
Despite her assertions of reform, the pending South African case now places her at the center of a formal international legal process that could see her extradited to face trial.
ZRP did not confirm if Malloti is in custody or not awaiting her handover.