MDC marchers blast Embassy

More than 200 protesting youth assembly members of the mainstream MDC blasted the Zimbabwean embassy here for operating like a Zanu (PF) institution. As Ambassador Phelekezela Mphoko hid in his offices, with staff claiming he was out, yet seen by this reporter at the beginning of the protest, the marchers said they would make the protests regular to force the ambassador to listen.

MDC protestors outside the Embassy in Pretoria last week.
MDC protestors outside the Embassy in Pretoria last week.

Among the concerns raised was the continuing incarceration of MDC-T Youth President, Solomon Madzore, political bias at the embassy, Zanu (PF)’s intransigence that continued to block the constitution-making process and political violence ahead of the next elections.

MDC-SA youth chairman, Giyani Dube, Secretary Butholezwe Nyathi, acting National Organising Secretary, Mpumelelo Ndlovu and national spokesman, Clifford Hlatshwayo, all gave warnings of a looming public outrage should Zanu (PF) continue its efforts to block the will of the people.

“This embassy, funded from money from the poor Zimbabwean taxpayer, must treat all Zimbabweans alike and stop operating like a Zanu (PF) embassy. We will keep on protesting here until we are listened to because we are not happy to continue living in foreign lands, yet we have a country rich in natural resources back home,” said Nyathi.

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