Zimbabwe Vigil Diary 3rd May 2025

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Thanks to those who came: Blessing Harry, Kudzwai Madhodha, Philip Maponga, Patricia Masamba and Ephraim Tapa. Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/zimbabwevigil/albums/72177720325855066/

As the vigil met once again in London, protesting against the ongoing human rights abuses, and calling for democracy and the rule of law, something highly disturbing had taken place in South Africa, earlier in the week.

One of the so-called Geza Movement spokesperson-in-chief, Nyokayemabhunu, who had been seized by South Africa authorities (possibly at the request of the Mnangagwa regime), was hauled before SA courts on the grounds that he did not have the necessary documents to be in SA.

As matters were adjourned and before he was taken back to the cells, two men (reputedly from Interpol) immediately pounced on him and effected another arrest on behalf of the Zimbabwe government. This time, the arrest was to do with some fraudulent activities committed in Zimbabwe, really?

Nyakayemabhunu now faces extradition to Zimbabwe where, like many before him, his fate will be effectively sealed. This raises fundamental questions. Are those fleeing Zimbabwe to seek refuge in South Africa or any part of SADC safe?

What does the Nyokayemabhunu debacle mean to activists calling for removal of ED and his ZANU PF regime from the diaspora, let along from within Zimbabwe? Does this explain why Zimbabweans in South Africa failed to stand in solidarity with Nyokayemabhunu?

Is this the reason why former CCC leader, Nelson Chamisa jumped ship, to leave the opposition movement decapitated and lost.And is this why the so-called stayaway called by Geza failed to get any takers? When everything has been considered, wither the Geza Movement now? There is a school of thought that suggest that since ZANUPF is a military party, the coup has to happen in that party first before any change is possible – true?

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Events and Notices:  

• Next Vigil meeting outside the Zimbabwe Embassy. Saturday 17^th May from 2 – 5 pm. We meet on the first and third Saturdays of every month. On other Saturdays the virtual Vigil will run.
• The Restoration of Human Rights in Zimbabwe (ROHR) is the Vigil’s partner organisation based in Zimbabwe. ROHR grew out of the need for the Vigil to have an organisation on the ground in Zimbabwe which reflected the Vigil’s mission statement in a practical way. ROHR in the UK actively fundraises through membership subscriptions, events, sales etc to support the activities of ROHR in Zimbabwe.
• The Vigil’s book ‘Zimbabwe Emergency’ is based on our weekly diaries. It records how events in Zimbabwe have unfolded as seen by the diaspora in the UK. It chronicles the economic disintegration, violence, growing oppression and political manoeuvring – and the tragic human cost involved. It is available at the Vigil. All proceeds go to the Vigil and our sister organisation the Restoration of Human Rights in Zimbabwe’s work in Zimbabwe. The book is also available from Amazon.
• Facebook pages:   

        Vigil : https ://www.facebook.com/zimbabwevigil 

        ROHR: https://www.facebook.com/Restoration-of-Human-Rights-ROHR-Zimbabwe-International-370825706588551/

ZAF: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zimbabwe-Action-Forum-ZAF/490257051027515

The Vigil, outside the Zimbabwe Embassy, 429 Strand, London meets regularly on Saturdays from 14.00 to 17.00 to protest against gross violations of human rights in Zimbabwe. The Vigil which started in October 2002 will continue until internationally-monitored, free and fair elections are held in Zimbabwe.