The defendants – identified as Natasha Makowe, Anne Mandaza, Ashley Nyamutsaka, Nyasha Mungate, Gamuchirai Dzvukutu, Ellen Chihota, Miola Manyange, Euno Chiwara and Mukhtah Banda – are scheduled to return to court for formal recording of their guilty pleas. The case has drawn s
ignificant public attention since video footage of the arrest circulated on social media platforms over the weekend.The nine ‘massage parlour’ women who were arrested over the weekend plead guilty to solicitation charges before the Harare Magistrates court.
According to court documents, Zimbabwe Republic Police officers conducted a sting operation on May 2nd after discovering advertisements on Facebook and WhatsApp. These posts allegedly promoted massage services with additional favours available for $20 per session at a residence in Greendale,
HarareUndercover officers responded to the advertisement and were directed to a property on Greendale Avenue. One officer gained entry after interacting with the intercom system and was escorted inside, where the illicit business operations were reportedly being conducted.
Nine Women arrested for solicitation
Court proceedings revealed that the arresting officer was shown to a private room where group members introduced themselves while wearing minimal clothing. Before any services could be rendered, the officer revealed his identity and signalled waiting colleagues to move in and apprehend the suspects.
The women arrested are revealed
The defendants – identified as Natasha Makowe, Anne Mandaza, Ashley Nyamutsaka, Nyasha Mungate, Gamuchirai Dzvukutu, Ellen Chihota, Miola Manyange, Euno Chiwara and Mukhtah Banda – are scheduled to return to court for formal recording of their guilty pleas. The case has drawn significant public attention since video footage of the arrest circulated on social media platforms over the weekend.
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Legal experts suggest the guilty plea may result in reduced sentences, though the court will consider the nature of the offences and any prior records during sentencing. The prosecution is expected to present full details of the operation during the next hearing.
