Fast forward three months to October 2014 and we see Jonathan Moyo ensconced in a sofa, on the VIP platform, next to Emmerson Mnangagwa, wearing a look almost of paternal pride, as Grace Mugabe delivers verbal body blows to Joice Mujuru. The link between Grace, Mnangagwa and Moyo is as clear as a flawless Chiadzwa diamond.
Recently, Grace attempted to explain the origins of ‘weevil.’ According to her, her husband may have been mistaken about Moyo at the time of his graveside rant. The true weevil, so says Grace, is Vice President Mujuru. Grace, with her silent but ever-present cohorts Moyo and Mnangagwa, has led an aggressive media campaign to oust Mujuru and anyone believed to be her supporter.
In all of his wife’s rantings, Mugabe has been silent. His only comment, in a month of Grace’ tirades was to challenge Oppah Muchinguru – another one from Team Weevil – to ‘put out the fire that her Women’s League had started.’ This was in apparent reference to the hurricane or veld fire (if we are to continue the burning imagery) that is Grace.