A well-known businessman from Zimbabwe faces charges of rape and fraud after allegedly forging his HIV medical certificate and potentially exposing his South African partner, Laisy Ramokone, to HIV by engaging in unprotected intercourse.
The businessman, identified as Trevor Simbarashe Mbizvo, is scheduled to appear in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on November 7 to answer these charges.
Nicknamed “Hell Commander,” he frequently displays his luxurious vehicles—such as a G Wagon, Lamborghini, and Rolls Royce—on social media.
Mbizvo reportedly attempted to have the charges dismissed by submitting representations to the National Director of Public Prosecution (NDPP), but the NDPP reviewed his submission and decided to move forward with the prosecution.
Details of the case are described in an excerpt from Ramokone’s forthcoming autobiography, titled Love, Ego, and Hitman, expected to be released next year.
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In the memoir, she recounts how she and Mbizvo initially agreed to undergo medical testing before engaging in unprotected mjolo.
While her results were negative, Mbizvo sent her a photo of a certificate indicating a negative HIV status. Ramokone, however, questioned the certificate’s authenticity, suspecting it had been altered.
Consulting with a trusted medical professional, she learned that the certificate was indeed suspect, as it referred to outdated testing protocols.
When she confronted Mbizvo, he confessed to having a police acquaintance forge the certificate due to time constraints. Despite her concerns, Ramokone proceeded with their planned vacation in Hoedspruit, Limpopo, where they indulged in luxurious accommodations, gourmet meals, and champagne.
They returned to Gauteng without engaging in sexual activity. Later, Ramokone insisted on exchanging medical results, but when they met in Pretoria, Mbizvo claimed he had left his results behind.
They then agreed to use protection, but Ramokone realized afterward that Mbizvo had removed it without her knowledge. When questioned, he reassured her that he was HIV-negative.
After this encounter, Mbizvo became unreachable, prompting Ramokone to begin a regimen of antiretroviral medication. She eventually filed a complaint with the Wierdabrug Police Station in Centurion.
Following her report, she experienced a violent attack and sustained facial injuries, which required hospitalization. During her recovery, she claims her phone was hacked and that surveillance devices, including drones, were deployed near her residence.
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