Bulawayo police stop Gukurahundi commemoration

Police in Bulawayo reportedly refused to clear a Gukurahundi commemoration organised by a local pressure group Ibhetshu LikaZulu which was set for Stanley Hall in Makokoba on Saturday.

Mqondisi Moyo, spokesperson for the pressure group told NewsDay yesterday they cancelled the function after being denied police clearance.

All public meetings are subject to clearance by the police.

Bulawayo police spokesperson Inspector Mandlenkosi Moyo could not be reached for comment as his mobile phone went unanswered.

Moyo said police did not cite any reasons for the ban.