A Plumtree prosecutor is facing possible professional ramifications after becoming embroiled in a scandal involving leaked intimate images with the town magistrate and several other women.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has opened an inquiry against willbrought Kennedy Muleya, the married prosecutor, in connection with the sharing of pornographic photos in WhatsApp groups in the border town.
Regional magistrate Sithembiso Ndebele, who is married, is also linked to the dispute after being seen in the viral images sharing a passionate embrace with Muleya. The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is investigating Ndebele’s role at this time.
The NPA expressed deep concern over the allegations of improper conduct within the Plumtree prosecutors and vowed to investigate the matter thoroughly, promptly, and impartially. In an official statement, the NPA emphasized its commitment to upholding integrity and high ethical standards among its prosecutors.
ZimLive reported that the scandal unfolded when Muleya, returning home intoxicated, had his phone unlocked by his wife. To her dismay, she discovered a collection of photos featuring Muleya in compromising positions with various women, some of whom were reportedly married. Additionally, explicit images from women, allegedly sent at Muleya’s request, further fueled the scandal. Due to the explicit nature of the content, many of these images cannot be disclosed in family-friendly publications.
Seething with anger, Muleya’s wife shared the incriminating pictures in a WhatsApp group, turning the scandal into the talk of the town in Plumtree. Notable figures involved include a police officer, a migration agency worker, and the implicated magistrate.
Walter Chikwana, the secretary of the JSC responsible for employing magistrates and judges, acknowledged the issue involving Ndebele and stated, “I can confirm that the issue has been brought to our attention. We are still consulting.”
