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Matebeleland a patriarchal society Mr MDC-T president always remember
23 Apr 2018 at 07:23hrs | Views
Tsvangirai was a chauvinist and no one dared to challenge him. Not even Thabitha khumalo. Not even Misihairambwi. Not even the women's league. Yet it was ok for him to emasculate Ndebeles.
If Tsvangirai was not a tribalist chauvinist, he would have appointed one female as his vice presidents instead of Chamisa and Mudzuri. It's sad that now people speak of gender when we are asking for a competent Vice president from Matebeleland region. What a shame Mr MDC-T president. We the people of Matebeleland want a male role model. A teacher, a trade unionist and a revolutionary cardre to lead our boys. Khupe has not been a good example to our girls. Single, hot headed and unrealistically unreasonable on matters of politics.
Mthwakazi was formed as a direct answer to the appointment of Khupe by MDC-T. The Ndebele patriarch was at risk and the formation of a separate cultural wing of protectors was born. There was no representation of the male figures in the MDC T party and it indeed became easier to recruit more cultural males who felt alienated not only by Zanu-PF but largely by disrespect by the MDC-T. MDC would have an easier election with Ndebele males on its side if it appoints Felix Magagela Mafa Sibanda as it's vice president.
Mthwakazi Republic Party was founded immediately after the last male was muscled out from the MDC-T by Thokozani Khupe and you Mr MDC-T president. Mthwakazi Republic Party is a political institution that was established in 2013 soon after the Zimbabwe government and the state controlled Zimbabwe Electoral Commission conducted the most unsatisfactory election in Zimbabwe. Soon after that the disgruntled people of Mthwakazi finally converged to formulate the political movement that would almost solve its problems from 1893 up to the present day.
The people of Mthwakazi felt they did not have a voice within MDC-T due to its Zanu-PF Gukurahundi styles and methods. Zanu bionated pregnant Ndebele women suspected of carried children of dissidents. On the other hand MDC-T was now making sure that the Ndebele values were being thwarted and thrown into the deepest dungeons of hell where males are encouraged to get drunk or leave their country for South Africa. Ndebele males don't feel they belong to MDC-T now. They feel isolated and disillusioned and yet their votes are wanted loyally. As a woman, Mr MDC-T president, I say to MaNdebele men refuse MDC-T until the dignity of our culture has been restored by these chauvinistic people.
In Mashonaland, male figures were maintaining or even gaining power against the Mandebele males. I have brothers and fathers and sisters I want to be proud that they are successful.
As a female I want our culture respected and restored. Mandebele are patriarchal and are for a male leader not a woman Mr MDC-T president. Respect our culture Mr MDC-T president. Don't be a second Tsvangirai. We don't need another Khupe in Matebeleland
Remember Mr MDC-T president that Khupe served for terms of an American president. 14 years in office and she is fighting to stay in power. It's a selfish and very troubling that Zimbabweans are subjected to this political crass. It's time for Mafa Sibanda not because I favor him but because he is the best foot soldier in Matebeleland for you Mr MDC-T president. He won't be that selfish to stay 14 years in power.
Mr MDC-T president, Hon Nelson Chamisa heed my call and respect the Matebele culture and be a people's president. Remember your wife is from Matebeleland a true daughter of the soil. Please don't impose a woman on us again we want Felix Sibanda to propel our cultural heritage and beliefs. Remember by not imposing a female you have all the people in Matebeleland vote including mine.
Thabetha Mangena, PHD-Social Anthropology and African Culture, University of Cambridge.
Masters in Southern African History - KwaZulu.
ThabithaHlubakazi@gmail.com
Thabetha Mangena writes these articles in her personal capacity as a Zimbabwean who analyzes cultural inclinations and beliefs of different cultures.
If Tsvangirai was not a tribalist chauvinist, he would have appointed one female as his vice presidents instead of Chamisa and Mudzuri. It's sad that now people speak of gender when we are asking for a competent Vice president from Matebeleland region. What a shame Mr MDC-T president. We the people of Matebeleland want a male role model. A teacher, a trade unionist and a revolutionary cardre to lead our boys. Khupe has not been a good example to our girls. Single, hot headed and unrealistically unreasonable on matters of politics.
Mthwakazi was formed as a direct answer to the appointment of Khupe by MDC-T. The Ndebele patriarch was at risk and the formation of a separate cultural wing of protectors was born. There was no representation of the male figures in the MDC T party and it indeed became easier to recruit more cultural males who felt alienated not only by Zanu-PF but largely by disrespect by the MDC-T. MDC would have an easier election with Ndebele males on its side if it appoints Felix Magagela Mafa Sibanda as it's vice president.
Mthwakazi Republic Party was founded immediately after the last male was muscled out from the MDC-T by Thokozani Khupe and you Mr MDC-T president. Mthwakazi Republic Party is a political institution that was established in 2013 soon after the Zimbabwe government and the state controlled Zimbabwe Electoral Commission conducted the most unsatisfactory election in Zimbabwe. Soon after that the disgruntled people of Mthwakazi finally converged to formulate the political movement that would almost solve its problems from 1893 up to the present day.
The people of Mthwakazi felt they did not have a voice within MDC-T due to its Zanu-PF Gukurahundi styles and methods. Zanu bionated pregnant Ndebele women suspected of carried children of dissidents. On the other hand MDC-T was now making sure that the Ndebele values were being thwarted and thrown into the deepest dungeons of hell where males are encouraged to get drunk or leave their country for South Africa. Ndebele males don't feel they belong to MDC-T now. They feel isolated and disillusioned and yet their votes are wanted loyally. As a woman, Mr MDC-T president, I say to MaNdebele men refuse MDC-T until the dignity of our culture has been restored by these chauvinistic people.
In Mashonaland, male figures were maintaining or even gaining power against the Mandebele males. I have brothers and fathers and sisters I want to be proud that they are successful.
As a female I want our culture respected and restored. Mandebele are patriarchal and are for a male leader not a woman Mr MDC-T president. Respect our culture Mr MDC-T president. Don't be a second Tsvangirai. We don't need another Khupe in Matebeleland
Remember Mr MDC-T president that Khupe served for terms of an American president. 14 years in office and she is fighting to stay in power. It's a selfish and very troubling that Zimbabweans are subjected to this political crass. It's time for Mafa Sibanda not because I favor him but because he is the best foot soldier in Matebeleland for you Mr MDC-T president. He won't be that selfish to stay 14 years in power.
Mr MDC-T president, Hon Nelson Chamisa heed my call and respect the Matebele culture and be a people's president. Remember your wife is from Matebeleland a true daughter of the soil. Please don't impose a woman on us again we want Felix Sibanda to propel our cultural heritage and beliefs. Remember by not imposing a female you have all the people in Matebeleland vote including mine.
Thabetha Mangena, PHD-Social Anthropology and African Culture, University of Cambridge.
Masters in Southern African History - KwaZulu.
ThabithaHlubakazi@gmail.com
Thabetha Mangena writes these articles in her personal capacity as a Zimbabwean who analyzes cultural inclinations and beliefs of different cultures.
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