The criminal complaint was reportedly filed by two of her former friends, turning a personal dispute into a police matter.

Allegations of Witchcraft and Rituals Surface

According to police sources, the complaint alleges that Natalie Mhandu used rituals to "bewitch" the two women. The dispute is believed to have erupted after the trio had a falling out, reportedly over a boyfriend. The formal complaint was filed under Section 98 of Zimbabwe’s Criminal Law Code, which addresses allegations related to witchcraft and wizardry.

Sources close to the investigation, speaking to H-Metro, revealed that Mhandu was invited to Glen View Police Station for questioning. While initial rumours on social media suggested she had been detained overnight, police later confirmed that she was released into the care of her lawyer. 

This was attributed to the "less serious" nature of the charges under the Act. It is expected that if the case proceeds to court, all parties will appear from their respective homes.

Fired Maid's Claims and Dug-Up "Evidence" at the Center of the Case

The bizarre accusations reportedly originated with a domestic worker who was recently dismissed by Natalie Mhandu. The fired maid is alleged to have contacted two of Mhandu's former friends, claiming that the socialite had consulted a sangoma from Mozambique. The purpose of this visit, according to the maid, was to perform rituals intended to "fix" the two women, allegedly after one of them became involved with Mhandu's boyfriend.

The situation escalated dramatically when the ex-maid reportedly led the two women to Pension Farm in Glen View. There, they allegedly unearthed items said to be part of the ritual: a red cloth and a knife, both purportedly inscribed with their names. These items have presumably been presented as evidence in the case.

As the drama unfolded, a phone call, believed to be between Natalie and one of the accusers, was leaked online. In the recording, a voice strongly believed to be Mhandu's can be heard vehemently denying all allegations. She claims that her former maid is fabricating the stories with the malicious intent of destroying her reputation.

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Harare provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Luckmore Chakanza, has confirmed that the case is officially under investigation.

"Police are investigating a case involving witchcraft and wizard allegations involving friends. Further details will be released in due course," stated Inspector Chakanza.

The case has captured public attention, highlighting the unusual and often dramatic nature of disputes that play out in the socialite scene, and how personal fallouts can escalate into formal legal matters under Zimbabwe's unique witchcraft statutes.