A case involving social media influencer Joshua Chisa Mbele has been referred to Chief Justice Rizine Mzikamanda.
This follows Chisa Mbele’s pray that his charge of Criminal Defamation should be reviewed by the Constitutional Court.
Chisa Mbele is being accused of Criminal defamation and publication of offensive communication.
However, Mbele is challenging the constitutionality of the charge, thus High Court Judge Anabel Mtalimanja moved to have the case looked into by the Chief Justice.
Mbele’s lawyer Gilbert Khonyongwa said the matter has been referred to the Chief Justice for certification.
On his part, Pirirani Masanjala Senior State Advocate said at the moment proceedings in the Magistrate Court have been stayed pending determine of the constitutional court issue
