Ncube sustained internal injuries after heavy beatings by war veterans during the run-up to last years violent June 27 run-off. He was attacked together with MDC-M member, Nicko Bhebhe, and Gwandas Lutheran Reverend on charges of turning against Zanu (PF).
The case was reported to the police and the attackers named but no arrests were made last year. However, after the formation of the GNU, the case was reported again as the victims sought justice against the attackers.
Ncube and the other victims threatened to sue the police for not arresting the thugs who beat them, leading to the police arresting the attackers. MDC-M secretary for Gwanda, Petros Mukwena, said: That is why we are saying there should not be a national healing and reconciliation process without justice. We want a transitional justice tribunal to bring all perpetrators to trial. Only that can bring an end to this disease of violence that has been associated with Zanu (PF) since 1980.