Several individuals who engaged in mining agreements with Walter Magaya, the leader of Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD), are now seeking legal redress after not receiving their promised shares, seven years following their initial investments.

Allegedly enticed into the failed mining share arrangement through Yadah Connect, the investment division of the PHD Church, the victims who were followers of Magaya, claim they were required to deposit sums exceeding US$1,000 with the expectation of a 40% return after six months. Feeling frustrated by the lack of progress and concerned that they may have been deceived, the victims have turned to legal representation to reclaim their funds. In one instance, Rumbidzai Dukwara is seeking restitution for the US$1,000 and R90,000 she invested in 2017.

Her legal representatives issued a demand letter stating that Dukwara made an investment of US$1,000 and R90,000 in 2017 with the intention of receiving her returns after six months. Despite her efforts to withdraw her funds through their office, no positive outcomes have been achieved. The lawyers have given Yadah Connect until March 14 to deposit US$1,600 (inclusive of legal costs) into Dukwara’s account and pay the R90,000 in cash.

Another affected individual, Percy Makawonesu, deposited R100,000 into a PHD bank account in South Africa in 2017 and has been unsuccessful in retrieving his investment. Yadah Connect has been instructed to refund the R100,000 in cash along with the US$600 legal fees by March 14.

In an unrelated incident, during a church service on Sunday, March 10th, tensions rose as Magaya faced serious allegations of rape from a group of six women. The protest turned physical and chaotic, with confrontations captured on video, including instances where Magaya’s senior staff members purportedly resorted to threats and violence against the protesters.

The situation escalated as clashes erupted between the protesters and a church overseer named Clive Musango, resulting in injuries among the demonstrators. Despite facing obstacles such as a malfunctioning PA system and confiscated phone, the women involved in the protest remain determined to share evidence of the incident. Although lacking widespread support, the group sought empathy from members of Magaya’s congregation when they arrived at the church premises in Zindoga, Waterfalls.