The Methodist Church in Zimbabwe (MCZ) faced embarrassment after a Chaplain was found to have exchanged inappropriate messages with a female church leader.
The Gauteng Section of MCZ SA Fellowship reported that Chaplain Rev. Mudenda exchanged inappropriate messages with Mrs. Mhandu, which led to a confrontation with her husband and caused embarrassment to the church after the issue spread on social media.
In a meeting on 29 October 2025, it was decided that Chaplain Rev. Mudenda would be removed from his duties and relocated for counseling, while Mrs. Mhandu would give up her leadership roles and also receive counseling with her husband. The section leaders asked members to stay united, avoid gossip, and pray for healing and restoration in the church.
