Chillspot Records producer DJ Ribhe, whose real name is Tafadzwa Mandaza, has been granted US$100 bail by the High Court in a case where he is accused of drugging and raping a 14-year-old girl.
As reported by <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/dj-ribhes-accuser-gave-conflicting-statements-dj-to-stay-at-alternative-address/">H-Metro</a>, during the bail hearing before Justice Regis Dembure on Wednesday, it was revealed that the complainant had given two conflicting statements.
In her first recorded statement, she did not allege any form of rape. However, in her second statement, she claimed that her drink had been spiked and that she had been raped.
Following these findings, the State consented to DJ Ribhe’s bail application, which Justice Dembure upheld.
The judge ruled that the concession to grant bail was appropriate and commended DJ Ribhe for providing an alternative address, which made him a favourable candidate for release.
Both DJ Ribhe and the teenage victim reside in the same neighbourhood.
The judge admitted DJ Ribhe to US$100 bail, ordering him to reside at his new address in Glen View and requiring him to report to the police every Friday. He has also been instructed not to interfere with State witnesses.
DJ Ribhe was represented by Harare lawyer Advocate Sylvester Hashiti, who took instructions from lawyers from Rubaya and Chatambudza Legal Practitioners.
The Chillspot Records music producer had spent four weeks in remand prison following his arrest on November 6.
According to the State, DJ Ribhe allegedly drugged the 14-year-old victim by spiking her drink before raping her at his home.
The court heard that the girl had met DJ Ribhe at his residence before they proceeded to Mashwede Village with other unnamed individuals.
While at Mashwede, DJ Ribhe allegedly manipulated the minor into consuming an unknown substance and smoking shisha.
Later that night, prosecutors claim DJ Ribhe took the victim to his home, where he raped her. When the girl regained consciousness, she discovered that she had been raped.
Investigations also revealed that she had failed to attend school for two days leading up to the incident.
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DJ Ribhe, a music producer, was accused of drugging and raping a 14-year-old girl. However, during the bail hearing, it was discovered that the girl gave two different statements about what happened. The State agreed to grant DJ Ribhe bail, and he was given bail of US$100. He must stay at a new address, report to the police every Friday, and not interfere with witnesses. He had been in prison for four weeks before getting bail. Prosecutors claim he drugged the girl, took her to his home, and raped her there. The girl did not go to school for two days after the incident.

DJ Ribhe Granted US$100 Bail

Chillspot Records producer DJ Ribhe, born Tafadzwa Mandaza, has changed his lawyer as police continue their investigation into allegations that he raped an underage schoolgirl.
The 32-year-old was brought before Harare Magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa and remanded in custody until November 20 for a routine remand hearing. The magistrate advised DJ Ribhe to seek bail from the High Court.
As reported by <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/dj-ribhe-facing-serious-allegations/">H-Metro</a>, when he appeared before Harare Regional Magistrate Tilder Mazhande last week, the case was postponed to December 3 pending the finalisation of investigations. He has been in custody since the beginning of this month.
Initially, DJ Ribhe was represented by lawyers Dumisani Mtombeni and Stanley Matandadzi. However, his family has since informed his lawyer, Dumisani Mtombeni, that they have secured a new lawyer for him.
Mtombeni, who is the stable lawyer for Chillspot Records, previously represented DJ Fantan and DJ Levels during their legal issues.
According to prosecutors, on October 16, the victim did not return home from school after her father discovered she had missed two consecutive days.
The following day, around 10 PM, the minor was with DJ Rhibe and others at Mashwede Village, where he allegedly made her drink an unknown substance while smoking shisha.
It is claimed that on October 18 at around 3 AM, the girl and DJ Rhibe went to his residence, where she regained consciousness the next day.
Upon waking, she realized that DJ Rhibe had engaged in sexual intercourse with her without her consent.
The girl was later located in Highfield after a missing person report was filed with the police.
The case came to light on October 20 when the complainant was questioned by her father.
Ribhe is the latest member of Chillspot Records to have encountered legal troubles.
Previously, DJ Levels faced rape allegations, which were ultimately dropped by fellow musician Shashl, who had accused him.
Throughout the trial, DJ Levels maintained his innocence, denying that he raped Shashl, his former girlfriend.
DJ Fantan faced charges of domestic violence brought by his estranged wife, Gamu Nemukuyu. 
Similar to the situation with DJ Levels, the allegations made by Nemukuyu were also dropped.
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DJ Ribhe is a producer in trouble for allegedly raping a young schoolgirl. He changed his lawyer and will remain in custody until November 20. The girl went missing, was found with DJ Ribhe, and claims he gave her something to drink before assaulting her. Ribhe is just one of the Chillspot Records members facing legal issues, including DJ Levels and DJ Fantan. The other cases were dropped due to lack of evidence. The new lawyer will represent Ribhe in court.

DJ Ribhe Further Remanded, Changes Lawyer

Chillspot producer Tafadzwa Mandaza, known as DJ Rhibe, appeared in court on Wednesday facing allegations of raping a 14-year-old girl.
The 32-year-old was brought before Harare magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa and remanded in custody until November 20 for a routine remand hearing.
The magistrate advised him to seek bail from the High Court.
Mandaza was represented by lawyers Dumisani Mtombeni and Stanley Matandadzi.
According to prosecutors, on October 16, the victim did not return home from school after her father discovered she had missed two consecutive days.
The following day, around 10 PM, the minor was with DJ Rhibe and others at Mashwede Village, where he allegedly made her drink an unknown substance while smoking shisha.
It is claimed that on October 18 at around 3 AM, the girl and DJ Rhibe went to his residence, where she regained consciousness the next day.
Upon waking, she realized that DJ Rhibe had engaged in sexual intercourse with her without her consent.
The girl was later located in Highfield after a missing person report was filed with the police.
The case came to light on October 20 when the complainant was questioned by her father.
Ribhe is the latest member of Chillspot Records to have encountered legal troubles.
Previously, DJ Levels faced rape allegations, which were ultimately dropped by fellow musician Shashl, who had accused him.
Throughout the trial, DJ Levels maintained his innocence, denying that he raped Shashl, his former girlfriend.
DJ Fantan faced charges of domestic violence brought by his estranged wife, Gamu Nemukuyu. 
Similar to the situation with DJ Levels, the allegations made by Nemukuyu were also dropped.
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DJ Ribhe, a producer at Chillspot, is accused of drugging and raping a 14-year-old girl. He appeared in court and was remanded in custody. Allegedly, he gave the girl a substance to drink and then had sex with her without her consent. The girl was found after going missing, and her dad reported her disappearance to the police. Ribhe is not the first member of Chillspot to have legal troubles; DJ Levels and DJ Fantan also faced accusations, but the cases were dropped. Ribhe will seek bail from the High Court.

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