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Mawarire trial date set

Source: Mawarire trial date set – NewsDay Zimbabwe August 24, 2017

HARARE magistrate, Josephine Sande has set September 2 as the trial date for #ThisFlag leader, Evan Mawarire, who together with his alleged accomplice, Ocean Chihota, face allegations of inciting University of Zimbabwe medical students to go on strike.

BY DESMOND CHINGARANDE

The pair faces charges of joining the students in a protest against a tuition fees increase on July 26 this year.

Mawarire and Chihota were arrested after they allegedly tried to drive off the scene.

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