Armed youths guard Johanne Masowe's grave in Makoni

Armed youths just blocked a family from reclaiming their dad's grave after years of court wins.

Gandanzara shrine standoff

• More than twenty angry young guys showed up with blades and sticks.
• Saunyama, the bouncer, reportedly directs the whole crew there.
• Youths traveled from distant spots like Chegutu to guard the site.
• They stopped any digging at Peter Jack Masedza's resting spot.

Masowe family legal push

• Magaga Masedza fought hard through multiple court levels.
• Sons want easy access to rebury their father nearby.
• High Court case HCH1769/23 first allowed the move.
• Supreme Court case SCI 12/25 backed the sons fully.

Church resistance details

• Gospel of God Church International claims the spot stays holy.
• Leaders insist Johanne Masowe picked the burial place himself.
• The congregation sees the grave as central for thousands of followers.
• No exhumation happened on the notified April date.

Official approvals secured

• Provincial Registrar J Munamati raised zero objections earlier.
• All public health rules and paperwork got cleared properly.
• Lawyers confirmed the all administrative steps were completed.
• The December ruling ended the long dispute in the family's favor.