Source: JUST IN: Gvt warns rowdy protestors…social media abusers face arrest | The Herald January 14, 2019
Freeman Razemba Senior Reporter
Government has warned members of the public against infringing on the rights of others by blocking roads and causing chaos by forcing work bound people to return home.The authorities have also castigated people abusing social media by posting inflammatory statements agitating Zimbabweans to engage in violence and unsanctioned demonstrations.
According to Government, those engaging in such acts will face the full wrath of the law when arrested.
In an interview, Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Cain Mathema said people should follow the country’s laws.
This comes after reports that some rowdy youths were this morning burning tyres and blocking roads in areas such as C-Junction in Chitungwiza, in Rugare, Damafalls, Epworth, Mabvuku, Kuwadzana, Kuwadzana Extension, Chiremba Road and along Harare-Bulawayo Road, among others.Several people were also left stranded after commuter omnibus crews were not operating in and around the city.
“We want people to follow the law. Nobody has the right to block people from using the Zimbabwean space. The Zimbabwe Republic Police will act on such people.
“We understand why they are doing this, they are saboteurs. All we are saying is that don’t interfere with the freedom and rights of others,” Minister Mathema said.
On Sunday, the Zimbabwe Republic Police deployed officers in all residential areas, shopping centres and the Central Business District to conduct patrols, surveillance and stop and search following some social media articles agitating Zimbabweans to engage in violence and unsanctioned demonstrations.
Social Media abusers face arrest
In a statement, Minister Cain Mathema implored Zimbabweans to disregard the social media posts.
“My ministry assures all peace loving citizens and visitors that the Zimbabwe Republic Police has deployed officers in all residential, shopping centres and CBD to conduct patrols, surveillance, stop and search and in the process account for unruly elements who may try to disturb the tranquil environment which is prevailing in the country,” he said.
“May I urge Zimbabweans to continue undertaking their various social and economic activities as usual. Members of the public should feel free to access services from various entities without any hindrance.”
In the same vein, said Minister Mathema, transport operators should continue to offer services to potential passengers as stipulated in their Road Service Permits and Route Authorities. He urged drivers to report any acts of intimidation and incitement to commit violence to the police for swift action to be taken.
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what about the government disrupting the whole country’with no fuel and no law and order.?
You have it right in one short statement. It’s Mnangagwa, the government and zanupf who are the saboteurs !!!
Go for it Zimbos, down tools and hit the streets en-mass !!! You have nothing to lose and everything to gain from freedom from your current so called government and zanupf MORONS. They do not have a clue as to how to run a country.
Arthur Keppel Jones wrote a satirical history of South Africa in about 1948. It was set in 2020 and reported on the bloody clashes between the forces of rival Presidents Funamali and Blalazonke. I think that Zimbabwe has surpassed Arthur’s wildest dreams. Zimbabwe have managed to deliver two Presidents with the same pedigree and the same ethos – in 39 years. The wonderful part of it is that they are both Funamali Blalazonke crossbreds so we have the two traits fixed in both Mugabe and ED. Brilliant stuff really. The interesting part is that the British Government seems to think that this is a wonderful pair of traits in leadership for Zimbabwe. Mugabe wss given a Knighthood and the Foreign Office did a huge PR job on their chosen leader for the coup that they engineered. So, Her Majesty’s Government think that the people of Zimbabwe deserve such brilliant leafdership and will go to Igreat lengths to continue the British Zanu Funamali Blalazonke Dynasty. In the Boer War the ma British saw fit to incarcerate the Boer families to starve the people into submission in Concentration camps. 25 000 women and children perished of an estimated 100 000. A really good kill rate? Of course ED is also on record as saying that Zanu will not have real power until the people come begging on their hands and knees for feed – and this was to a reputable journalist in about 1982 – 37 years ago. ED is in Russia drinking Vodka on the proceeds of his over $3.00 a litre fuel price – and who owns Zuva? And, is Zuva not a front for British Petroleum? The Queen Bee is to be found in Zanu and Westminster! Lord Hain?
I say the government should control prizes of ahnything and bread fuel and all the basics people needs .And all that it promises they gave people during the elections. Also remove all the old members of the Zany Of and put new blood with new ideas compiting with the world challenges.
Yes you are right Mr. Minister about respecting other peoples rights. but we need to also add that the state must also respect its people