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Zipra war vet calls for calm at Gilston Farm
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Outspoken ZIPRA war veteran Max Mkandla has urged restraint and dialogue following tensions that have reportedly erupted at Gilston Farm in Manyame.
His call comes amid reports that a gang of youths allegedly linked to Zanu‑PF figures invaded the farm, which was allocated to disabled war veterans and collaborators, with the intention of grabbing land. The youths were reportedly armed with machetes and axes and threatened some of the farm occupants.
Mkandla appealed to all parties to exercise caution and avoid taking matters into their own hands, warning that any escalation could undermine national stability.
“I appeal to either side to handle this situation with extra vision and care. All citizens of this hard‑won country must not take this situation into their own hands,” he said.
He also urged young people to allow government leadership to address the matter, encouraging those dissatisfied with developments in the country to pursue peaceful avenues for resolving disputes.
“I appeal to our sons and daughters to leave this situation with the government leadership, and those who are not happy with what is happening in the country to solve their differences,” Mkandla said.
The veteran emphasised that Zimbabwe’s progress depends on unity and non‑violence, urging citizens to prioritise peace during the current tensions.
“We must try our level best to call for peace in the country rather than violence at this point. Peace, development, discipline and respect is the way to go forward with development in the country,” he said.
His call comes amid reports that a gang of youths allegedly linked to Zanu‑PF figures invaded the farm, which was allocated to disabled war veterans and collaborators, with the intention of grabbing land. The youths were reportedly armed with machetes and axes and threatened some of the farm occupants.
Mkandla appealed to all parties to exercise caution and avoid taking matters into their own hands, warning that any escalation could undermine national stability.
“I appeal to either side to handle this situation with extra vision and care. All citizens of this hard‑won country must not take this situation into their own hands,” he said.
He also urged young people to allow government leadership to address the matter, encouraging those dissatisfied with developments in the country to pursue peaceful avenues for resolving disputes.
“I appeal to our sons and daughters to leave this situation with the government leadership, and those who are not happy with what is happening in the country to solve their differences,” Mkandla said.
The veteran emphasised that Zimbabwe’s progress depends on unity and non‑violence, urging citizens to prioritise peace during the current tensions.
“We must try our level best to call for peace in the country rather than violence at this point. Peace, development, discipline and respect is the way to go forward with development in the country,” he said.
Source - Byo24news
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