Opinion / Columnist
Mugabe never declared war against Kalangas
07 May 2015 at 14:35hrs | Views
The media's over sensationalism about President Robert Mugabe's mention of Kalangas in his speech is so amazing. Media has a critical role to play in society other than causing unnecessary inflammation as we notice in the meantime.
It is regrettable to note that some politicians are using the media to settle scores and or achieve their political goals through this hullaballoo over the Kalanga issue. In view of that we should not forget that in 1994 the media was used to fuel genocide in Rwanda where over 800 000 peoples are estimated to have perished as tribes clashed against each other. Radio Rwanda was used to fan antagonism between the Tutsis and the Hutus in that country. It was a bad consequent which left an indelible mark on the Rwandese. The International Court of Justice was engaged to investigate as well as arrest and try all those that fuelled the killing, even through irresponsible media practice as we see here today.
So should we have such a replica in Zimbabwe that we want Kalangas to be targeted or to revenge whatsoever the case can be? Zimbabweans are urged to desist from hateful tribal wars which are started by rowdy politicians with hidden agenda which are poised to upset the prevailing peaceful status quo in the country.
The President Mugabe demonstrated that he doesn't tolerate criminal activities in which most of the perpetrators are Kalangas. Kalangas are mainly found in the Matabeleland region where they are habitually infamous or stereotyped for moving along carrying lethal okapi knives which they can use to fight any rival to death if the ever they are involved in an encounter. This is a living fact in our memory. However, the speech was a show of encouragement to make them reform in tandem with the macro-societal expectations. This is time for the Kalangas to defy all odds by demonstrating positive behaviour change in order to fight this negative prejudice against their image.
President Mugabe is a father figure that has the social right to speak loudly against the vices committed by his juniors in society. If he said Kalangas are involved in criminal activities, that is am expose which should be used to curtain further rot in which those named are dealing in. Such a rebuke by the President is a sign of love not hatred as peddled by some section of the society.
In fact, President Mugabe is urging all victims of xenophobia in South Africa to come back home and settle comfortably. His hands are wide open to welcome them contrary to the hate brewed by wayward citizens that cast attention on trivialities which take away lime-light from serious issues for national development. Another surprising aspect is that non-Kalangas are crying more than the bereaved. Why? This level of cheap politicking should be put to rest now for us to move forward rather than spending time on retrogressive matters.
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Suitable Kajau - kajausuitable@gmail.com
It is regrettable to note that some politicians are using the media to settle scores and or achieve their political goals through this hullaballoo over the Kalanga issue. In view of that we should not forget that in 1994 the media was used to fuel genocide in Rwanda where over 800 000 peoples are estimated to have perished as tribes clashed against each other. Radio Rwanda was used to fan antagonism between the Tutsis and the Hutus in that country. It was a bad consequent which left an indelible mark on the Rwandese. The International Court of Justice was engaged to investigate as well as arrest and try all those that fuelled the killing, even through irresponsible media practice as we see here today.
So should we have such a replica in Zimbabwe that we want Kalangas to be targeted or to revenge whatsoever the case can be? Zimbabweans are urged to desist from hateful tribal wars which are started by rowdy politicians with hidden agenda which are poised to upset the prevailing peaceful status quo in the country.
President Mugabe is a father figure that has the social right to speak loudly against the vices committed by his juniors in society. If he said Kalangas are involved in criminal activities, that is am expose which should be used to curtain further rot in which those named are dealing in. Such a rebuke by the President is a sign of love not hatred as peddled by some section of the society.
In fact, President Mugabe is urging all victims of xenophobia in South Africa to come back home and settle comfortably. His hands are wide open to welcome them contrary to the hate brewed by wayward citizens that cast attention on trivialities which take away lime-light from serious issues for national development. Another surprising aspect is that non-Kalangas are crying more than the bereaved. Why? This level of cheap politicking should be put to rest now for us to move forward rather than spending time on retrogressive matters.
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Suitable Kajau - kajausuitable@gmail.com
Source - Suitable Kajau
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