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Honda Fit gangs stage flash protest at City Hall
21 Nov 2024 at 19:09hrs | Views
A convoy of seven Honda Fit vehicles disrupted normalcy outside City Hall this afternoon as unidentified youths staged a flash demonstration to denounce alleged corruption by city councillors and the contentious operations of the traffic management company, Tendy Three Investment (TTI).
Displaying placards with bold messages, the demonstrators made their grievances known. Some of the placards read: "Let's fight corruption in Bulawayo," "One thing for sure, to hell with CCC," "Bulawayo is zero tolerant to corruption," "Asifuni bumbulu, no to CCC," and "Citizens Coalition for Corruption."
The group arrived at City Hall, honking their car horns and circling the front office roundabout. Their actions drew the attention of shoppers and council employees, sparking widespread curiosity and conversation about their demands.
Speaking anonymously, one protester expressed frustration over what he called a "culture of corruption" among city councillors. "Enough is enough. We are tired of this corruption by these councillors who are supposed to shun such vices," he said.
Another demonstrator alleged that councillors were soliciting bribes as high as USD $20,000 and pointed fingers at a deputy mayor, though he did not provide further details or his identity.
The flash protesters also condemned TTI, accusing the company of exploiting motorists through unfair practices and bribery. "TTI staff are terrorising innocent motorists, including senior citizens. We are trying to make an honest living, but the little we make is taken through bribes," lamented another demonstrator.
Mr. Winos Dube, chairperson of the Bulawayo Residents' Association (BURA), commented on the demonstration, suggesting the youths were responding to growing dissatisfaction with council operations. "I'm sure they are expressing frustration over what is not going well within the city," he said.
The protest adds to the mounting scrutiny over corruption allegations in Bulawayo's local government. The city council and TTI have yet to comment on the incident.
Displaying placards with bold messages, the demonstrators made their grievances known. Some of the placards read: "Let's fight corruption in Bulawayo," "One thing for sure, to hell with CCC," "Bulawayo is zero tolerant to corruption," "Asifuni bumbulu, no to CCC," and "Citizens Coalition for Corruption."
The group arrived at City Hall, honking their car horns and circling the front office roundabout. Their actions drew the attention of shoppers and council employees, sparking widespread curiosity and conversation about their demands.
Speaking anonymously, one protester expressed frustration over what he called a "culture of corruption" among city councillors. "Enough is enough. We are tired of this corruption by these councillors who are supposed to shun such vices," he said.
The flash protesters also condemned TTI, accusing the company of exploiting motorists through unfair practices and bribery. "TTI staff are terrorising innocent motorists, including senior citizens. We are trying to make an honest living, but the little we make is taken through bribes," lamented another demonstrator.
Mr. Winos Dube, chairperson of the Bulawayo Residents' Association (BURA), commented on the demonstration, suggesting the youths were responding to growing dissatisfaction with council operations. "I'm sure they are expressing frustration over what is not going well within the city," he said.
The protest adds to the mounting scrutiny over corruption allegations in Bulawayo's local government. The city council and TTI have yet to comment on the incident.
Source - The Chronicle
