15 October
security
Marima family were adamant they had bought shares from the previous white owner. ZPP understands the
Department of National Parks is still at the resort.
Freedom of
Association
*Vimbai Chibanda, Orphan and Vulnerable Child Facilitator (OVCF) from ward 24 Zaka West was allegedly sacked
and relieved of her duties as facilitator on suspicion of supporting MDC-T by Councillor Cletos Vhudzi. Chibanda was
replaced by Mrs Mahove Zvinavakobvu wife to Headman Zvinavakobvu a staunch Zanu PF supporter.
Matabeleland South
After the arrest of the local Senator, people are skeptical of taking part in protests or publicly expressing their political views.
Date
HR Violated
Provincial highlights
19 October
Right to
Demonstrate
and Petition
Senator Sithembile Mlotshwa and 15 other villagers from Matobo South who were arrested on 23 September for
demonstrating against the acquisition of their land by Trek and Arda were brought before the Kezi Magistrate’s court.
The trial was postponed to 13 November as the state was not ready to proceed.
29 October
There was a public hearing held in Gwanda to solicit for input from community members on electoral reforms. The
meeting was facilitated by ERC and chaired by Jessie Majome, the Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Committee
chairperson. The meeting was attended by people supporting different political partoes and was successful as
attendants freely aired their views
Midlands
Members of Parliament have begun canvassing for support ahead of the 2018 general elections. Discrimination regarding food aid is also on the rise with
opposition political party supporters being the main victims.
Date
HR Violated
Provincial highlights
22