MDC-T investigating youth leader

The Matabeleland South MDC-T executive says it is investigating how its youth assembly came to pass a vote of no confidence on provincial chairperson Watchy Sibanda.

The MDC-T Matabeleland South youth assembly passed a vote of no confidence on Sibanda on Saturday over allegations of being a "rebel" working in cahoots with party deputy treasurer Elton Mangoma to oust party leader Morgan Tsvangirai.

MDC-T Matabeleland South provincial spokesperson, Mthokozisi Bhebhe, confirmed the holding of a meeting last Sunday over the matter.

Meanwhile, one of the five men accused of attacking MDC-T deputy treasurer-general Elton Mangoma has told the court that he is being targeted for being Morgan Tsvangirai's follower.

Francis Mafimbidzofa, Enock Mukudu, Stefani Tafadzwa Jahwi, Samson Tumai Nerwande and James Chidhakwa, who is already on remand appeared before Harare magistrate Tendai Mahwe facing assault charges.

During a bail application, Mafimbidzofa said Mangoma had fingered him to settle political scores.

He said he handed himself over to the police and cooperated with law enforcement agents and has no intention of skipping trial because he is innocent.