Sister Spotlighted in High-Profile Club Case — Chidzivas at Centre of Police Inquiry

Police are investigating Harare socialite sisters Chido and Samantha Chidziva after a nightclub incident involving allegations of drugging and sexual assault (image source)

HARARE — Socialite Chido Chidziva, popularly known as Ms Rockshade, and her sister Samantha Chidziva are at the centre of a police investigation following an incident in Harare on 31 October that Samantha reported as involving drugging, sexual assault and abandonment after a night out, according to local media reports.

Samantha initially lodged a complaint with the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) alleging theft, but subsequent statements expanded the case to include rape allegations after she sought medical treatment. Her account identifies a man named Campbell Nyakudya as a party to the episode. Nyakudya has disputed aspects of the allegations, and CCTV footage cited in social-media coverage reportedly shows Samantha leaving a nightclub voluntarily with the man — a detail investigators are expected to scrutinise closely while reconstructing the night’s timeline.

Police confirmed they are conducting forensic examinations, witness interviews, and reviewing available video evidence. Legal sources said investigators are prioritising the preservation of medical and physical evidence, while ensuring confidentiality for the complainant. Friends of the Chidziva family told reporters the sisters have long maintained a high public profile, and the case has sparked intense social-media debate — some warning against reputational harm, others calling for survivor-centred justice.

Civil-society groups urged investigators to act with speed and impartiality, noting that cases involving alleged sexual violence must balance victim protection with due process. Legal analysts warned that early leaks and online speculation can compromise evidence integrity and influence witness testimony. They stressed that courts rely on probative evidence under oath, not online narratives.

Defence lawyers reminded the public that suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty, while police sources said inquiries will focus on corroborating statements from club staff, patrons, and security footage from two Harare nightspots. Prosecutors will assess the findings before deciding whether to file formal charges, after which bail and remand hearings will follow standard judicial procedure.

“Allegations of this nature must be handled with speed, sensitivity and strict adherence to due process,” a legal observer said.