incident to ZPP, adding that some youths and women were actually
injured in the melee which was reported to the police, but no arrests
were made.
On 28 October 2015, members of the Police Support Unit “descended”
upon Old Tafara Shopping Centre in their vehicle and picked up about 16
MDC-T youths. They beat them up and forced them into a police vehicle
and headed towards the police station. The youths were, however,
dropped off before reaching the police station after being warned against
denouncing President Robert Mugabe. Suspicions are that this incident is
related to a demonstration staged to denounce the rule of President
Mugabe in the city centre of Harare on the day before, on 27 October.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Harare Province Spokesperson, Assistant
Inspector Simon Chazovachii told ZPP he could not confirm a matter
which had not been reported to police.
On 28 October 2015, the MDC-T party had a meeting at Athlone Shopping
Centre in Greendale to review party activities. One of the attendants,
Ngoni Tendengu (not real name) denounced the party president, Morgan
Tsvangirai, whom he labelled as a failed leader and a loser who should
quit politics and allow a vibrant leader like Nelson Chamisa to take over.
This irked another supporter Fungai Muparu, who allegedly attacked
Tendengu and labelled him a sell out who should be dealt with
ruthlessly. Tendengu then unceremoniously left the meeting fearing for
his safety.
On 30 October 2015, residents of Glen View 3 were forced to a meeting
by Zanu-PF youths under the alleged instruction of the local legislator
Pius Madzinga at the home of one, Mrs. Hombarume, who is part of the
party leadership in Glen View. People turned up out of fear of the
alleged notorious youths identified as Simbarashe Shinya and Prince
Hombarume. However, it is believed, the residents refused to be part of
the cell structures. They were released as most did not have Zanu-PF
cards. It was indicated that the programme would be resumed once
people have the electronic cards.
On 30 October, Grace Ruwende (not real name), was allegedly harassed
at Rutendo Hall in Mufakose by John Musiki during Zanu-PF district
elections. Musiki, who was once a chairperson, indicated that Ruwende
could not vote as she was not known in the ward although she lives in
Ward 34. The lady wanted to contest as chair but was prevented and this
infuriated her and her supporters. There was chaos as her supporters
could not take it and the elections had to be aborted.
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