With reference to the letter of complaint from the irate ex-Zimbabwean farmer to the law firm Stephenson Harwood as published by The Zimbabwean, I would like to say:
Thank you for a well written, passionate letter. I am a similar position, ie thrown off my farm by elements of internal affairs and members of ZRP. Only I am a poor man with no resources so am forced by the situation to seek employment in RSA at 68 years of age.
There is a group of displaced farmers in in Zim who are not happy with the actions/inactions of CFU. They formed an association called SACFA but that association has been compromised by pro-CFU personal, so now they are searching for an alternate philosophical entity.
They would welcome someone who is as articulate as yourself, who has gone through the same trauma.
Are you willing to be identified? Would you like to join a group of farmers with similar frustrations?
At this stage the group are in limbo but are contemplating a class action against the GOZ to say to them either pay compensation or give our properties back as stated in the new constitution.
I will respect your privacy if that is what you so desire, but as I said you would be welcomed into our hearts if you are like-minded.
Cheers Jack McLellan, email: mandevu@mashava.com
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