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ZAPU Demonstrates at Zimbabwe embassy on two consecutive days
15 Mar 2015 at 07:46hrs | Views
Yesterday the revolutionary ZAPU Youth leader, Arnold Dube, blockaded the Zimbabwean Embassy in London in protest of the Maleme Ranch occupation by Rodrick Mashingaidze, a member of the notorious CIO organisation.
The CIOs are known for their disregard for human rights and human respect in general, the occupation of Maleme farm was in that order of disrespect for human dignity. "We have vowed to shut the London embassy by all means possible, today they called the police on me, but that will never change the trajectory of our revolution" Mr Arnold Dube said.
Mr Dube emphasised the need for opposition forces to unite in order to speak in one strong voice "If we unite the closure of the Zimbabwean Embassy will be a walk in the park, this will send a strong message that the people of Zimbabwe have had enough of the Mugabe draconian rule" explained Mr Dube
Mr Dube exudes a breath of fresh air, he has an unassuming stature and looks as if shy, however, he has a sharp intellect and his knowledge of the Zimbabwean politics is amazing for a young man of his age.
Mr Arnold Dube at Zimbabwe Embassy 13/03/2015
Today on the 14th March 2015 ZAPU again was at the Embassy, this time round with other opposition forces to continue demonstrating against the illegal invasion of Maleme farm by Mashingaidze and also to demand the release of Itai Dzamara. Itai Dzamara was abducted by unknown assailants believed to be the members of the state agents. Rumours are rife on social media and elsewhere about his fate, some say he has been killed, some say he has been seriously hurt, however, what was clear at the Zimbabwean Embassy demonstration was the resolve of the people to fight the regime of Robert Mugabe, which speaker after speaker castigated and accused it for Itai's abduction. Mr Chinyanga led a revolutionary song specifically composed for Mr Dzamara "Release Itai now, if not we will do to you what they did to Gaddaffi" sang Mr Chinyanga.
Many people now believe that passive resistance against ZANU PF is futile, 'where is Dzamara?' they asked, they feel that the ballot route has been tried again and again to no avail, 'give us the means', they all cried.
Part of the ZAPU Contingent at the Zimbabwean Embassy 14/03/2015
Meanwhile, elsewhere, good news emerged, which pointed out to the possibility that Mr Mashingaidze's might have been forcefully removed from Maleme farm. The impeccable sources disclosed that Mr Mashingaidze had possibly obtained the offer letter fraudulently and people are baying for his blood and for his co-conspirators'. It is possible that Mr Mashingaidze and his co-conspirators will be sued for their illegal behaviour. The people of Matopo and Matebeleland in general for the first time in the history of Zimbabwe stood up and resisted further marginalisation, this will probably further embolden their resolve for fighting against injustices such as the side-lining in colleges, universities, employment and in many government institutions. Now they know and understand the power of unity.
It is true that in life there comes a time when people say 'No' to being pushed mercilessly against the wall. Some say this maybe pyrrhic victory as ZANU PF will start hunting people down during the night to revenge against this devastating blow against its crusade of illegal land invasions, yet some are of the view that the people will consolidate their victory and that any retaliation of some sort will backfire.
Part of the protest inscriptions all over Matopo.
Meanwhile, tomorrow the ZAPU South African Chapter will be out in full force in Johannesburg in a Maleme solidarity rally.
"The revolutionary party is back and this time it is back for good" said a senior member of the provincial executive committee.
Source - Thulani Nkala
