mocking the MP. Reports highlighted that the MP interpreted their protests as rebellion and ordered other party
youths loyal to him, to dismiss them violently and confiscate the party regalia worn. It was alleged that violence
erupted with verbal insults being exchanged as the victims forced their way back into the venue. Other sources
confirmed that Nduna‘s youths were overpowered in the operation exercise and some were assaulted.
Matabeleland North
Date
HR Violated
Provincial highlights
13 March
Political rights
It is alleged that Bhiza Moyo aged 39 years of ward 4 Mbembesi was thoroughly beaten by a gang of people in
Right to
unclear circumstances that emanated from a wrangle relating to grazing lands and paddocks. However, a witness
personal
Cornelius Ndebele said that the matter was politically motivated as Moyo is a well-known opposition member. It is
security
said that the matter was reported to the police but the perpetrators have not yet been arrested.
Matabeleland South
Date
HR Violated
Provincial highlights
20