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ZIMDAILY CARTOON: Chamisa told to distance himself
13 Dec 2023 at 05:12hrs | Views
Leading community activist and Zimbabwean Community in South Africa leader, Ngqabutho Nicholas Mabhena, has called upon the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader, Nelson Chamisa, and the party to distance themselves from a controversial cartoon published by Zimdaily, an outlet allegedly aligned with Chamisa.
The cartoon in question portrays a bastardized version of a portrait featuring the last monarch of AmaNdebele, King Lobengula kaMzilikazi, with the face of Sengezo Tshabangu, the Interim Secretary General of CCC, carrying a bag of sugar. The imagery harks back to historical allegations against King Lobengula, accusing him of selling the country for a bag of sugar when he signed the Rudd Concession. The cartoon goes further to insinuate that Tshabangu is selling out CCC to ZANU PF in a similar manner, following the recall of rebel MPs and councillors.
Mabhena, known for his advocacy for community unity and inclusivity, took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his condemnation of the divisive content. In a direct quote, he stated, "Some media houses are known for causing divisions in our society along ethnic lines through their reporting. The Zimbabwe Daily is one publication that strives on ethnicity; it must be banned. CCC & Nelson Chamisa must come out and disassociate themselves from this publication."
The activist's call for disassociation stems from the belief that media outlets like Zimdaily perpetuate derogatory insults and contribute to ethnic divisions within Zimbabwean society. The cartoon, according to Mabhena, not only targets historical figures but also seeks to brand Tshabangu as a sell-out to ZANU PF, further exacerbating tensions within the political landscape.
Mabhena's plea for CCC and Chamisa to distance themselves from Zimdaily reflects a broader concern about the role of media in shaping public perception and fueling ethnic tensions. The call for unity and a rejection of divisive narratives resonates with Mabhena's longstanding commitment to fostering a sense of community and inclusiveness within the Zimbabwean diaspora in South Africa.
The cartoon in question portrays a bastardized version of a portrait featuring the last monarch of AmaNdebele, King Lobengula kaMzilikazi, with the face of Sengezo Tshabangu, the Interim Secretary General of CCC, carrying a bag of sugar. The imagery harks back to historical allegations against King Lobengula, accusing him of selling the country for a bag of sugar when he signed the Rudd Concession. The cartoon goes further to insinuate that Tshabangu is selling out CCC to ZANU PF in a similar manner, following the recall of rebel MPs and councillors.
Some media houses are known for causing divisions in our society along ethnic lines through their reporting. The Zimbabwe Daily is one publication that strives on ethnicity, it must be banned. CCC & Nelson Chamisa must come out and disassociate themselves from this publication. pic.twitter.com/OE1ItHar3d
— Ngqabutho Nicholas Mabhena (@NicholasMabhena) December 13, 2023
The activist's call for disassociation stems from the belief that media outlets like Zimdaily perpetuate derogatory insults and contribute to ethnic divisions within Zimbabwean society. The cartoon, according to Mabhena, not only targets historical figures but also seeks to brand Tshabangu as a sell-out to ZANU PF, further exacerbating tensions within the political landscape.
Mabhena's plea for CCC and Chamisa to distance themselves from Zimdaily reflects a broader concern about the role of media in shaping public perception and fueling ethnic tensions. The call for unity and a rejection of divisive narratives resonates with Mabhena's longstanding commitment to fostering a sense of community and inclusiveness within the Zimbabwean diaspora in South Africa.
Source - Byo24News
