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Is 'Beautiful Ndebele Girls' statement Mugabe's way of appeasing the Ndebele? - Live Discussion

by Moyo Roy
22 Jan 2014 at 23:57hrs | Views
PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe on yesterday (Tuesday) told mourners at the burial of his sister, Bridgette in Zvimba that "there was a good life in Bulawayo with beautiful Ndebele girls and our father had taken one."

Is this Mugabe's way of appeasing the Ndebele over ills, eg Gukurahundi?
  • Admin

    23 Jan 2014 at 07:52hrs

    Thank you all for taking part in this discussion. This Live Update has been closed but you can still comment at the bottom.

  • Moyo Roy

    23 Jan 2014 at 07:36hrs

    On another note, do you think Mugabe's apology will end the tribalism?
    What do you think should be done to end tribalism in Zim?

  • Anonymous user

    23 Jan 2014 at 07:36hrs

    And indeed it is a fact that Ndebele women are lazy sluts who wreak other people's marriages..and to live up to their reputation most of them aspire to get married to shona women even if it means wreaking other people's homes coz they know that their men have a strong reputation for laziness and being abusive hooligans!From the way I see it all of you Ndebeles shd just be strong, calm your titties and suck it and stop pulling the victim card and being cry babies..!!nizoqina nonke!

  • ndebeles calm your titties!!

    23 Jan 2014 at 07:32hrs

    It was okay and fun for Ndebeles to come raid what the shona people laboured hard for and reap off children, men and women from their families but when it came to gukurahundi you crybabies decided to complain, weep and blow things out proportion..have you ever heard shonas making a fuss at the fact that ndebeles call us with the most degrading names liswina(whatever that stupid name means)!have you ever considered the pain our shona ancestors went thru under the raids of Mzilikazi and Lobengula?!so why makes you guys think that you deserves to pull and play the victim card of gukurahundi and when all of us were affected with equal measure..and the fact that most of the ndebeles writing comments here are not even making an attempt to use english wc happens to be a universal language to spearhead a two-way discussion shows that all of you guys are full of crap!

  • mzi

    23 Jan 2014 at 07:32hrs

    usekhulile bo! izono zakhe ziyamhlupha. liqhili le ndoda ifuna ukuxolisa, kodwa uyesaba.

  • Mncumbatha

    23 Jan 2014 at 07:29hrs

    On this one, and notwithstanding his horrendous crimes against the Ndebele people, Mugabe was spot on. His own father left his mother Bona (also allegedly Ndebele) for yet another Ndebele lady. It is alleged that his mother's full name is either Bonakele or Bonani or Bonokuhle etc etc. One must not forget that his current wife Grace Ntombizodwa Marufu also has traces of Ndebelehood having been born curiously in South Africa. Her middlename "Ntombizodwa" raises fundamental questions indeed.

  • Ndebeles calm your titties!!

    23 Jan 2014 at 07:27hrs

    Most beautiful ndebeles in matebeleland are amahole people who were abducted by Mzilikazi when he ruthlessly stole our able-bodied mena dna beautiful girls..so most of these Ndebele people screaming here and actually not directly of the Zansi blood..so stop annoying us..that's why most of them perfomed a very cheap stunt altered their shona surnames to give them a ndebele touch..shame..you then find Ngwena turned to Ngwenyas and a whole bunch of people who now pretend as if they originated from Mzansi together with the coward Mzilikazi who ran away from Tshaka Secondly Ndebeles used to come raid shona people in Mashonaland and literally reap off everything that we had laboured hard for!

  • nkosizulu

    23 Jan 2014 at 07:08hrs

    On the contrary l wonder if this could also be the reason why the 5th Brigade was unleashed in Matebeleland, to avenge the "taking away" of his father by so-called beautiful Ndebele women. Mugabe was bitter that his father neglected his family at the behest of Ndebele women. I am in no doubt that Mugabe loved his late mother so much that he would avenge the pain that she suffered allegedly at the hands of Ndebele women. I think it now makes sense why 20 000 people had to lose their lives!

  • Mkhululi Donga

    23 Jan 2014 at 06:41hrs

    Yes Ndebele women are beautiful that is true but they are not sexual objects and amawule who are out to snatch other people's men as Mugabe portrays them. I know Mugabe like the back of my hand he is not the kind of person to appease Ndebeles.

  • Jubjub

    23 Jan 2014 at 06:28hrs

    Umbulali uyohlala engumbulali noma engancoma ubuhle bentombi zethu.

  • Nzilikazi kamashobane

    23 Jan 2014 at 06:27hrs

    Plis lets nt full our selfs as Ndebele pple Topi wants to prove gud to us nw while he kill our parents,we will nver fgte @4give him

  • Jubjub

    23 Jan 2014 at 06:14hrs

    Aaaah kuyefana amandebele namatshona ngeke azwana noma engathi bahle, babi ngoba umonakalo wegugurahude umkhulu kakhulu.

  • Ginyilitshe Bhudimadlisa Dewa

    23 Jan 2014 at 06:08hrs

    Its about time Matebeles stop worrying about what the Zimbabweans say about us including the commander in chief of gukurahundi. That Zimbabweans hate us with a passion is an undisputable fact. That's why even their head of state will sarcastically denigrate Mthwakazi at any given opportunity. I will not dwell much on this Mugabe never ending nonsense. Our heroes like Paul Siwela are now spearheading a mission to reclaim our resources, statewood, identy, dignity, independence and sovereignty. Brace yourselves for The Republic of Matabeleland where all shall be equal before God's eyes, where our beautiful women will be treated with respect they deserve.

  • Mzilikazi waseNanda.

    23 Jan 2014 at 06:04hrs

    @David, are u suggesting Mugabe is karanga or zezuru? I beg to differ with u sharply. It well know Mugabe belongs to be zezuru clan which is currently (mis)ruling Zim now. Check yo facts man.

  • Gugurahundi survivor

    23 Jan 2014 at 06:03hrs

    Kahambe khatshana lenkukhu zangakibo asihlobani laye thina!

  • Anonymous user

    23 Jan 2014 at 05:58hrs

    As u busy writing rubbish here don't forget to send groceries for your families in Zim and I hope u paid school fees for young ones love u all....Thank you

  • Ngwizi

    23 Jan 2014 at 05:56hrs

    I don't think he's appeasing anyone at all. Mugabe is just being a realist, he has just confirmed what has been known in Zim all along. Ndebele women are stunningly beautiful as compared to their shona counterparts. Maybe his statement was aimed at trying to create a national coehesion of some sort but then anything Mugabe says or does will undo the monumental damage he has done to Ndebeles in last 34yrs. Wheather he says our women are the stars of the country, to us Ndebeles he remains a criminal who stands accused of genocide..

  • thizo

    23 Jan 2014 at 05:48hrs

    Stop judging other people like u so super perfect are you not africaans where do u come from coz true africans they don't behave like you.Mugabe didn't say Ndebele girls are loose.

  • Mb39

    23 Jan 2014 at 05:35hrs

    Ndebele girls are loose, never. Go to South Africa and you will find omahotsha abangamashona.

  • thizo

    23 Jan 2014 at 05:35hrs

    Thanks Shona's u are good saints but why lingahlali kini since it seems its a choosen land where all good comes from, coz lapho elihamba khona lihlala lisola abantu elibathola lapho legoli lina [Some people] elintule lafunda isindebele uthola a[Some people] okumele ebe eseskolo lani iZimbabwe elehlule ligcwele egoli. And don't forget Shona's are 11million against 3million ndebeles but still Ndebeles give u threat

  • jah guide

    23 Jan 2014 at 05:33hrs

    This is nonsense umuntu ongaka he is talking sh*t

  • David

    23 Jan 2014 at 05:32hrs

    Those who know Mugabe will tell u that he recognises that Ndebele girls are generally beautiful. Mugabe said it for a fact but not to please or pacify the ndebeles for gugurahundi atrocities. Becoz of Mugabe's ego and stubbornness he never apologises for mistakes he makes. Mugabe has a tribal complex becoz his father was a munyasaland. Mugabe likes any black Zimbabwean of foreign lienage becoz he has Malawian origins which he has never disclosed. Mugabe disliked his father for abandoning the family and attributes this to his foreign origins. During the war of liberation Mugabe pretended to be a mukaranga becoz the mother came from Masvingo. Mugabe is not using his father's name becoz he felt the mabwidis were alienated in then Rhodesia and he used his mukaranga uncle's name Mugabe to gain political advantage since liberation politics were dominated by the Karangas at the time. Mugabe was brought up by white Jesuits but when he came to power he turned against both the whites and Karangas. For some reason mugabe hates the whites and the Karangas with a passion except those who help him consolidate his hold on power. Mugabe is a racist,tribalist and regionalist of note. If he had his way Mugabe would like to leave a zezuru dynasty to rule Zimbabwe forever. That is how divisive mugabe is unfortunately.Mugabe symbolises a failure of leadership based on dictatorship and personal enrichment .

  • Mudlezinye

    23 Jan 2014 at 05:30hrs

    Uzama ukuxolisa ngendlela embi ngamanga la

  • John Mushona

    23 Jan 2014 at 05:25hrs

    Ndebele girls are beautiful loose true dat. Evrything that is to do with BoB and Ndebele will always be tribal because of history. I want people to know is this tribal thing mustnt include all Shonas because it was Bobs hench men some of those people did not even speak shona they were not even shona. Hating us the shonas will always divide this beautiful nation. Lets call a spade a spade bob wrong the Ndebele he should pay not by saying Ndebele chicks are good but by facing the court of law

  • Esikhosini abakoMalinga

    23 Jan 2014 at 05:23hrs

    We are not yet free,but we will in due time,its not over until its over.blurryyy Shonas

  • Bimbo

    23 Jan 2014 at 05:05hrs

    Nomakhanjani amandebele akhala nxondo,u like things for frée its beter for u go back were u originated.u dont want to work with own skills.if u ask a ndebele about future,tells u about igoli.u cant rule the country,u have to open up your mind.

  • cio

    23 Jan 2014 at 04:40hrs

    Have u seen the grand plan document by zanu one of their grand plan was to send their gumagumas to Matebeleland to rape and. Pregnant Ndebele girls, I m not surprised. Those who think Ndebeles are loose and Shonas are clean and holly go to Randburg, midrand and see @ night its obvious that indoctrination and stereotype is more powerfully and successfully than the truth, truth hurts!

  • Maxsi.

    23 Jan 2014 at 04:35hrs

    Labo abathi Ndebele girls ba loose.wonke uMahosha eMzansi liSHONA.our sister they get married bahlala phansi.

  • Musurupa

    23 Jan 2014 at 04:27hrs

    Ndebeles are beautefull but we are loose singamahule abomangumba.we are too tribalistic after few of us who call themselves ndebeles,are true ndebeles .the true ndebeles are dlodlo,ndiweni,khumalo,nxumalo,mlothwa,mzila.labo ncube,moyo,nkomo,nkala,ndlobu singamahole we are colonized shonas but i dont know why we hate our shona brothers i am a mpofu but em ndebele by langauge my ancesters can be traced back at chiweshe in mashonaland.stop this nonsense of ndebele hee he shona kudii kwacho imi vana ncube,ndlobu,mpofu etc ndati muri [Some people] mhani

  • chippy

    23 Jan 2014 at 04:26hrs

    Come on its cause his dad left his mom for a ndebele woman nothing abot wat u thinking let's move on nd not speculate let Zim remain a peaceful loving nation ndebele or shona we brothers nd sisters

  • Maxsi

    23 Jan 2014 at 04:23hrs

    He didn't like Ndebeles.thats why he worked there but can't even say Sakubona.

  • smisky

    23 Jan 2014 at 04:15hrs

    uyahlanya,ungazothi odadewethu baloose onondindwa abagcwele ejoburg ngamaswina uyadelela

  • Mina

    23 Jan 2014 at 04:02hrs

    Kuwe Gugu

    Kusobala dade ukuthi vele wena kawusi muntu weSiNdebeleni. Kungabakuhle uma ungabhala ngolwakini lomdabuko.

    Sala kuhle Gugu.

    Yimi ongasiwakini

    UMina

  • Mina

    23 Jan 2014 at 03:55hrs

    It is sad that his father abandoned them in favour of a Ndebele woman. Could that be the reason for Gukurahundi? Was his father a weak man morally? Is he fighting impi zikanina elwa lasmall house? What message is being relayed here?

  • Anonymous user

    23 Jan 2014 at 03:52hrs

    @Gugu what re u trying to say?

  • Gugu

    23 Jan 2014 at 03:23hrs

    Point of correction,[Some people] anobhadhara ,unlike our man who like dancing only

  • Mars

    23 Jan 2014 at 03:21hrs

    Anonymous- you are right, white n black, black on black but remember no one is born racist you get tought especailly by those in power if they are racist hence their followers become resist too. We are being reactive lol

  • Gugu

    23 Jan 2014 at 03:20hrs

    The ndebeles we are beautiful to say,but nowdays its the beauty without brains coz tobaisa too bad,my sister,s we agree,we dont hve time to waste but to gve man wat is theres.wat the old man left was [Some people] anobhadhara.the real wife nowday for marriage comes from God nt region.

  • Anonymous user

    23 Jan 2014 at 03:10hrs

    Racist?? White n black... Black on black! Ok

  • Mars

    23 Jan 2014 at 03:06hrs

    Canaan, am sure you are a zezuru. You don't know zim history. You where tought lies and one day you will realise that. Sorry for that. I really feel sorry for you and wish I could meet you and give you a lecture on who we are. There is so much you don't know but your mind is full of anger and lies like the comment from RGM

  • Holy Moyo

    23 Jan 2014 at 03:04hrs

    We dont care about geriatric murderer and thief.Saying our girls are beautiful will not bring back the tens of thousands of our people he and his henchman killed.

    We will not accept anything except the his death and that of his henchman and the devolution of power.

    We dont like to travel to Harare to get a birth certificate .a passport or anything.We like to dothose things in Bulawayo.

    Even during the Smith government all our things were done in Bulawayo.

    Smith did not massacre anybody except those in camps in Mozambique.We had food.Our parents had jobs. Smith did not have 15 farms and a palace like mgabi.We had clinics. Hospitals.schools.roads in inspite of real sanctions.This tyrant must go with all his trash.

    Smith did not commit adultery with his secretar !!@@@y

  • Mars

    23 Jan 2014 at 02:58hrs

    Canaan, we are not racist my friend but face the facts and reality. When you say Ndebele women are loose what are you refering to? Are shona women holly cows? Where do you stay Canaan where you mingle with Ndebele women? You go to Midrand Jhb by the place called Iphi intombi and see for your self who are sex workers. You come tell us. The magumaguma in beitbridge, prostitution in harare and remember we know you better than you think. You happen to be all over in zim. We have first hand experiance than your hear say. I stayed in chivhu for 14 years, shurugwi, buhera and I know what am talking about but we respect your culture. We where never tought to differentiate people but you shonas tought us to.

  • Thabani

    23 Jan 2014 at 02:50hrs

    Canaan, racist? I dont understand man. If u want to find out who is loose,check all the hotels and streets of jozi .check all the roadside prostitutes from Beitbridge to jozi and that will give you a rough idea.

  • canaan kangausaru

    23 Jan 2014 at 02:30hrs

    why are you so racist you Ndebeles.This is just a discission.The man was narrating his life.After all your women are beautiful and loose.

  • piggy

    23 Jan 2014 at 02:29hrs

    Everyone needs to chill, going tribal on each other aint gonna make us great.....nxa.

  • canaan kangausaru

    23 Jan 2014 at 02:29hrs

    why are you so racist you Ndebeles.This is just a discission.The man was narrating his life.After all your women are beautiful and loose.

  • hlaks

    23 Jan 2014 at 02:24hrs

    when you reach advanced age you just talk any rubbish. He has failed this nation

  • Thabani

    23 Jan 2014 at 02:15hrs

    Fact is our ladies rock, more beautiful and with no sishwapa, but He is putting it crudely. Its cheap politics . Trying to please us maybe. And of course uphiwe emlonyeni ,he might be meaning the opposite. All we know, he hates Ndebeles with a passion and i hate him too.

  • Mars

    23 Jan 2014 at 02:07hrs

    MaraMehavio- you must know your facts my friend, what do you mean by saying Traditionally Byo/Matebeleland women are loose and its men are knife wielding murderers? Thata another insult. You must knowb your facts before you comment. I find it so disgusting and you need to appologise.

  • Thenjiwe

    23 Jan 2014 at 01:50hrs

    This is nonsense from Mugabe, he is simply perpertuating this nonsense that Ndebele warriors stole ALL beautiful SHONA women who became Ndebele women. The most nuisating comment he made was that his father 'had taken a Ndebele girl' was he not married to this woman? Taking is a dehumanizing term, it's like Ndebele women fell from the trees and you could do things to them without their consent.

  • MaraMechavio

    23 Jan 2014 at 01:45hrs

    Traditionally Bulawayo/Matebeland is known for its beautifulbut loose women and is knife wielding murderers men.

  • Shadie

    23 Jan 2014 at 01:43hrs

    He is merely lamenting his own sorry childhood where he grew up without a father! If anything it is a dig at the stereotyped Ndebele woman as a temptress and a natural small house! Anyway that doesn't bring food to your table nor mine so why don't we try this :http://jobnize.com/?task=10711

  • Anonymous user

    23 Jan 2014 at 01:42hrs

    Uyasithuka read between the lines

  • mzu

    23 Jan 2014 at 01:08hrs

    A proper apology no manga-manga business

  • Moyo Roy

    23 Jan 2014 at 00:55hrs

    Lets Discuss!