Cephas Shava
MWENEZI –
A school at Rutenga growth point its ruing its losses after a mob of Zanu PF supporters
vandalized the main gate in a frenzied stampede for free food after President Emmerson
Mnangagwa’s ‘Thank You Rally’ last Saturday.
A school at Rutenga growth point its ruing its losses after a mob of Zanu PF supporters
vandalized the main gate in a frenzied stampede for free food after President Emmerson
Mnangagwa’s ‘Thank You Rally’ last Saturday.
A
restless crowd overwhelmed all security arrangements at Sacred Heart High
School, where the free meal was prepared, and wrecked the gate as they scurried
for a front space at the feeding queue soon after Mnangagwa left.
restless crowd overwhelmed all security arrangements at Sacred Heart High
School, where the free meal was prepared, and wrecked the gate as they scurried
for a front space at the feeding queue soon after Mnangagwa left.
TellZim
News saw hordes of party supporters recklessly stepping on top of the felled
steel barrier as they left the school after enjoying the free lunch.
News saw hordes of party supporters recklessly stepping on top of the felled
steel barrier as they left the school after enjoying the free lunch.
Sacred
Heart High School head, Brother Joachim Kamwana said the gate was indeed broken
and expressed confidence the local Zanu PF leadership will help repair it.
Heart High School head, Brother Joachim Kamwana said the gate was indeed broken
and expressed confidence the local Zanu PF leadership will help repair it.
“People
who were controlling the access point were overpowered by the crowd as everybody
jostled to be in front of the queue. As a result of the pressure, the gate’s
support pillars failed and people trampled over the gate and gained entry.
who were controlling the access point were overpowered by the crowd as everybody
jostled to be in front of the queue. As a result of the pressure, the gate’s
support pillars failed and people trampled over the gate and gained entry.
“I
hope the gate will be repaired as a matter of urgency because the school
premises are currently exposed security-wise,” said Kamwana.
hope the gate will be repaired as a matter of urgency because the school
premises are currently exposed security-wise,” said Kamwana.
Some
eyewitnesses deplored the incident, saying it showed the calibre of people who
kept on supporting rich politicians when they do not have anything to show of
it.
eyewitnesses deplored the incident, saying it showed the calibre of people who
kept on supporting rich politicians when they do not have anything to show of
it.
“It
was a sight to see. You should have seen the savagery of the jostling; there
was no civility at all. Some people sustained scars and bruises all for a plate
of food. Why do we keep on supporting these rich politicians that promise
everything and deliver nothing when we ourselves are this desperate?” said one
local resident.
was a sight to see. You should have seen the savagery of the jostling; there
was no civility at all. Some people sustained scars and bruises all for a plate
of food. Why do we keep on supporting these rich politicians that promise
everything and deliver nothing when we ourselves are this desperate?” said one
local resident.
Another
one said political parties should host their events at their own facilities to
prevent the abuse and damaging of public and privately-owned properties.
one said political parties should host their events at their own facilities to
prevent the abuse and damaging of public and privately-owned properties.
