The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed to IOL that Zimbabwean musician and social media personality Malloti is wanted in South Africa on a charge of robbery with a firearm, with authorities now moving to have her extradited from Zimbabwe. IOL reports
Speaking to IOL, Western Cape SAPS spokesperson Captain F.C. Van Wyk confirmed that a warrant of arrest was issued in the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court for an accused identified as Namatai Bhobho.
“The accused is wanted on a case of robbery with firearm after a Warrant of Arrest was issued for her in Wynberg court. The case was removed from the court roll until she is traced and arrested,” Van Wyk said.
He further confirmed to IOL that the docket is currently with the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) after authorities received information that the accused is believed to be living in Zimbabwe.
“The DPP’s office will make arrangements for the accused to be traced and then to be extradited back to South Africa,” he said.
Documents seen by IOL show that the matter is linked to Rondebosch case number CAS 78/11/2017, indicating that the alleged offence dates back to 2017.
A SAPS wanted notice identifies the accused as Namatai Bhobho in connection with an armed robbery investigation in the Western Cape.
According to police, the case was removed from the court roll pending the arrest of the accused — a procedural step commonly taken when a suspect cannot be located.
Authorities have not disclosed further details regarding the circumstances of the alleged robbery incident.
Zimbabwean state media, including state-owned The Herald, has previously identified the musician’s real name as Millicent Tsitsi Chimonyo in separate court proceedings in Harare.
However, the South African warrant of arrest identifies the accused as Namatai Bhobho.
SAPS confirmed to IOL that Namatai Bhobho is the name appearing on the warrant issued in the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court. Authorities have not publicly clarified whether the two names refer to the same individual.
Malloti, a Zimbabwean national who previously lived in South Africa before returning to Zimbabwe, continues to maintain an active public profile as a dancehall performer and social media personality.
