Total
Total
16
216
17
widows, the elderly and other vulnerable members was abused by Chairperson
Christopher Tagarira of Entumbane to benefit only Zanu PF members. Tagarira
and his accomplices, Mrs B Hlongwane, and treasurer Charles Chakauya were
allegedly forcing members to hold meetings at the war veterans’ offices where
everyone was being forced to chant Zanu PF slogans. Those who refused were
threatened with expulsion from the scheme. Residents complained against
victimization and discrimination. On 24 May at the corner of 5th Avenue and
Herbert Chitepo Street, sixty year old Gladmore Shoko of Zanu PF threatened
to beat up an MDC-N activist for saying Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko
was vote buying in Mbundane suburb by officiating at an electrification event.