Detective Kedha Caught Up in Another Scandal
By Loyd Matare
A Harare couple accused of illegally running a disciplinary training camp for minors has appeared in court, facing charges of operating an unregistered private voluntary organization and impersonating child protection officers.
Tafadzwa Chidawa ‘Detective Keda’ (36) and Clara Manyepera (38) were arrested after authorities uncovered their secretive “Matrix Disciplinary and Training Camp” in New Marlborough, which they allegedly ran without proper registration under the Private Voluntary Organizations Act.
According to the State, the duo established the camp at Number 2165 Tokwane Close, offering so-called rehabilitation services to troubled youths.
Prosecutors allege that from December 6, 2023, Chidawa and Manyepera unlawfully admitted children into the facility under the guise of providing corrective training and supervision.
The court heard that the accused falsely presented themselves as child protection officers, a role legally reserved for trained professionals.
The State claims it has video footage showing the pair conducting training sessions, further incriminating them in their alleged scheme.
Magistrate Dennis Mangosi remanded the two to April 20 on US$300 bail each as investigations continue.
Meanwhile, in Hwange, a 24-year-old man has been jailed for 18 months after breaking into a woman’s bedroom in the middle of the night and attempting to undress her.
Marshal Comfort Nyathi, from Lwendulu Village, Hwange, was convicted by the Hwange Magistrates’ Court on charges of aggravated unlawful entry and indecent assault following a chilling early-morning home invasion.
Prosecutors told the court that on March 4, 2025, at around 1:40 AM, Nyathi entered the victim’s bedroom through a window after placing a brick beneath it to climb inside. He was completely naked.
The victim, who had locked all doors and windows before going to bed around 9:00 PM the previous night, was jolted awake as Nyathi attempted to pull down her shorts.
In a bizarre twist, the intruder reportedly apologized, professed his love for her, and identified himself.
Keeping her composure, the woman pretended to remain calm, swiftly turning on the light and taking a photo of the naked intruder before he panicked and attempted to escape. She managed to block his exit, forcing him to flee through the window when she alerted her mother.
The victim immediately reported the incident to the police, leading to Nyathi’s arrest.
Hwange magistrate Sekai Chiundura sentenced him to 18 months behind bars, describing his actions as “a gross violation of the victim’s dignity and privacy.”
Both cases have sent shockwaves through their respective communities, with residents calling for stricter measures against child exploitation and home invasions.
