Sympathy pours in for Tsvangirai

There was an outpouring of sympathy for MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai yesterday following his disclosure that he has cancer of the colon and was undergoing treatment in neighbouring South Africa.

Tsvangirai made the unusual step of disclosing his medical status, something most political leaders in the country, particularly President Robert Mugabe, have failed to do.

Yesterday, many, including his political rivals, stampeded to wish him a quick recovery and hailed his decision to go public with his health status.

Zimbabwe People First (ZimPF) leader Joice Mujuru said she wished Tsvangirai well and urged Zimbabweans to give him the privacy he needed during his time on the mend.