Resist, Reject and Report Violence, #RRRV2023
Matabeleland North
Zanu PF was noted as the major perpetrators as they unleashed their campaign machinations on the
citizens. Citizens were reportedly being forced to purchase Zanu PF membership cards and forced to
partake in the activities of the ruling party. This was done through intimidation and harassment. At
Nkayi South in ward 29, it was reported that Zanu PF activists only identified as Sipho Naka and
Freedom Sibanda forced citizens to attend a meeting where every village member was to register
under the Zanu PF cell group record. In Tsholotsho South ward 22, Zanu PF Women’s League led by
Loveness Nkomo were reportedly forcing other women at Fusini to join the ruling party. Women are
said to have been promised loans and farming inputs as soon as they register with the ruling party.
During the National Youth Day celebrations which were convened at Lupane State University, it was
reported that a Zanu PF activist identified as Samson Dube forced Thulani Ndabambi to remove a
yellow t-shirt that he was putting on. It is said that Dube dragged Ndabambi from the queue and
instructed him to remove the yellow t-shirt.
Matabeleland South
Villagers were reportedly being forced to purchase Zanu PF membership cards, while other village
heads were being victimised if they fail to attend Zanu PF meetings. At Msizini ward 3, it was
reported that the village head who is also the Zanu PF activist identified as Salius Moyo told other
village heads and citizens to attend the ruling party meetings. Moyo warned other village heads,
Sabhukus and villagers that they risk losing out on social amenities from the government especially
those that are not active in the activities of the party. In terms of campaigns, CCC space to reach out
to villagers appears to be shrinking at a very fast pace. This is so as Zanu PF barred the CCC’s
gathering at Masabeni village. It is said the ruling party members told the gathered to return to their
homes after taking down their names for unknown reasons. A CCC member was threatened with
assault if found convening another meeting of similar nature.
February 2023
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