By Munacho Gwamanda-Self-proclaimed prophet and leader of the Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries, Walter Magaya, is once again embroiled in controversy—this time over a questionable National Diploma in Marketing purportedly issued by the University of South Africa (UNISA).
Magaya’s qualifications came under scrutiny after his bid to contest the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) presidential race hit a snag.
He was disqualified for failing to meet the basic requirement of five O-Level passes.
In his defence, Magaya argued that ZIFA’s rules allowed for “any equivalent educational level” and presented the UNISA diploma, reportedly issued in October 2015, as evidence of his eligibility.
The diploma quickly became the centre of intense debate, with social media users pointing out glaring inconsistencies in the document’s format, student number, and qualification code.
Outspoken commentator Kudzai Mutisi took to X (formerly Twitter) to dissect the alleged flaws, declaring the document“fake” and “embarrassing.”
Mutisi highlighted the following irregularities:
- Qualification Code: The code “NDSMN” on the diploma refers to a phased-out National Diploma in Safety Management, not Marketing.
- Student Number: The student number “5563732” was deemed unverifiable and inconsistent with UNISA’srecords.
- Signatures: The signatures of the Vice-Chancellor and Registrar on the document reportedly do not match those used by UNISA in 2015.
“This is not a National Diploma from UNISA… Folks shouldn’t do these embarrassing things,” Mutisi wrote, urging courts not to waste time on dubious qualifications.
Another user, Matigary, questioned Magaya’s lawyer, Advocate Thabani Mpofu, asking whether the document had been verified before being submitted to court.
He warned that presenting false documents could amount to perjury.
The controversy has reignited public interest in Magaya’s history of contentious claims and actions. Known for his polarizing influence, Magaya has faced criticism for his alleged involvement in legal disputes, failed prophecies, and questionable business practices.