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'Herald practices Gukurahundi or command journalism'- journalist says
21 May 2017 at 02:07hrs | Views
Veteran journalist Methuseli Moyo has accused state controlled Herald of practicing 'Gukurahundi or command journalism'.
Moyo was irked by comments by Brigadier General Tendai Elliot Dzirutwe published by the Herald last week warning 'hooligans' and clubs that participate in act of violence during football matches.
Brig Dzirutwe said, "We also get worried when we sense of hooliganism such as the one that recently took place at Barbourfields during the match between Highlanders and Dynamos. It's not good for our football".
He added "As the Zimbabwe National Army we believe in discipline and so as the army we do not condone hooliganism, we do not like such behaviour and we don't want to see violence. Where should be entertainment let there be entertainment".
Moyo said the army was intimidating civilians and Highlanders followers in particular.
"The Herald practices Gukurahundi or command journalism. Where on earth have you heard of a whole army involving itself in abandoned football games?" said Moyo who attended the abandoned match at Barbourfields Stadium.
"This is a clear, unprovoked act of intimidation against civilians by the army.
"The army wants a docile citizenry that does nothing about unfairness. They fear that what Bosso fans did may spur the rest of the people to fight corruption and injustice, which the regime practices daily. Asifuni bumbulu".
A section of Highlanders supporters are also worried that when Dynamos fans engage in violence the army is silent but is quick to issue threats when its involving few Highlanders followers.
Moyo was irked by comments by Brigadier General Tendai Elliot Dzirutwe published by the Herald last week warning 'hooligans' and clubs that participate in act of violence during football matches.
Brig Dzirutwe said, "We also get worried when we sense of hooliganism such as the one that recently took place at Barbourfields during the match between Highlanders and Dynamos. It's not good for our football".
He added "As the Zimbabwe National Army we believe in discipline and so as the army we do not condone hooliganism, we do not like such behaviour and we don't want to see violence. Where should be entertainment let there be entertainment".
"The Herald practices Gukurahundi or command journalism. Where on earth have you heard of a whole army involving itself in abandoned football games?" said Moyo who attended the abandoned match at Barbourfields Stadium.
"This is a clear, unprovoked act of intimidation against civilians by the army.
"The army wants a docile citizenry that does nothing about unfairness. They fear that what Bosso fans did may spur the rest of the people to fight corruption and injustice, which the regime practices daily. Asifuni bumbulu".
A section of Highlanders supporters are also worried that when Dynamos fans engage in violence the army is silent but is quick to issue threats when its involving few Highlanders followers.
Source - Byo24News
