LIVE UPDATES : Zanu PF decisive Politburo

via LIVE UPDATES : Zanu PF decisive Politburo – NewsDay Zimbabwe October 30, 2014

Zanu PF supporters have converged at the party headquarters prior to the crunch politburo meeting  to be held today at a time when the party is facing factionalism issues.

13:42 On Jabulani Sibanda, Mugabe says “… ndimi munonzi makamutengera mota akazopihwa dzimwe shanu kubva kuna vaButau… abva anamata vakamupa…”
“…asi Jabulani akutonga nyika kani?”

13:27 President Mugabe blasts those who were against Dr Amai’s rallies. “Madzimai pachavo ndovakati toda kuti amai vatitungamirire, chakaipa chii?”

13:25 We are currently having network problems with reporters on the ground.

13:20 The President expresses ignorance over the meaning of the Gamatox slogan. “VaMutasa ndakatovabvunza nokuti zvinonzi ndivo vakatanga nazvo.”

12:54 Mai Mahofa takes to the podium.

12:51 Harare Provincial chairman attacks the police for intimidating youths who were traveling to Zanu PF HQ.

12:47 The President comes out to address the people.

12:32 Energy Mutodi part of the crowd.

12:27 President about to address the gathering

12:26 Mutasa chants slogans and some people interject saying “Pasi neGamatox!” but Mutasa says “I won’t say pasi neGamatox.”

12:20 Liberation war songs being sung “...maruza imi vapambepfumi.”

12:04 War vets are castigating Jabulani Sibanda.

12:00 “War vets, we are at war, not with Morgan but within ourselves.”

11:54 Chinotimba says he is angry with Jabulani Sibanda who insulted the First Lady.

11:50 Youths break into song “…tiri parwendo naGushungo, hapadiwe ndonda pakufamba.”

11:40 Godfrey Tsenengamu denounces Sibanda. He says youths will not keep quiet when war veterans lose direction.

11:17 President Mugabe arrives to wild cheers.

11:14 Zupco buses are still bringing in Zanu PF supporters.

10:58 Mai Mujuru is said to be already in.

10:36 Applause as Mnangagwa arrives and a rousing welcome for Chinotimba.

10:22 Crowds burst into song “…Zimuroyi, zimbuya repaDotito, zimuroyi…”

10:20 People are carrying posters that carry messages denouncing Mai Mujuru and Jabulani Sibanda.
“Pamberi nekufumura mbavha….” “Ngenani muhofisi dhokotela Grace…” “Chimbonwawo Mazowe Orange Crush.”

10:12 Most people have been bused from Midlands to demonstrate against Jabulani Sibanda and Mai Mujuru with some claiming that they were not told why they had been invited.