Crimes and Courts<\/p>\n\n\n\n
HARARE \u2013 Controversial socialite and dancehall artist Millicent “Malloti” Chimonyo broke her silence Saturday night following her court appearance over cyberbullying charges involving clergyman Passion Java. In a fiery Facebook post, Malloti denied reports that Java had withdrawn the complaint, claiming he demanded a public apology first \u2013 which she refused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Court Details and Bail<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Malloti appeared before Harare Magistrate Dennis Mangosi on Thursday, facing charges under Zimbabwe\u2019s Cyber and Data Protection Act. Prosecutors allege she posted content in June 2025 “intended to harass or cause emotional distress” to Java. Released on US$100 bail, her next court date remains unset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Malloti\u2019s Public Statement<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Directly contradicting claims of case withdrawal, Malloti declared:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHakuna nyaya yaka withdrawewa, musanyeperwe, Yuwi hanzi Apologise ndi withdrawe nyaya musandijairire imi tosangana ku trial.\u201d
(\u201cNo case was withdrawn, don\u2019t be deceived. He [Java] said, \u2018Apologise so I withdraw the case\u2019 \u2013 don\u2019t take me for granted. We\u2019ll meet at trial.\u201d)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lawyer Highlights Pregnancy Concerns<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Malloti\u2019s lawyer, Dumisani Mthombeni, raised alarms about her treatment while pregnant:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“She spent two nights at Machipisa Police Station without being formally charged until the next morning. Given her advanced pregnancy, urgent medical monitoring is essential.
This custodial ordeal endangered both mother and unborn child.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Legal Stakes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The case tests Zimbabwe\u2019s cyber laws, where convictions can bring fines, community service, or imprisonment. Court officials confirmed the matter proceeds unless Java formally files withdrawal papers \u2013 which haven\u2019t been submitted despite speculation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Background<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The feud between Malloti and Java \u2013 both polarizing public figures \u2013 has fueled social media wars for months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This marks Zimbabwe\u2019s first high-profile cyberbullying case involving celebrities since the Act\u2019s 2021 enactment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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