Minister Mavetera Criticized for Controversial Song at Heroes Acre.
ICT Minister Tatenda Mavetera is under fire. On Monday, she led a song some say insulted Acting President Chiwenga. It happened at the burial of Justin Mupamhanga at Heroes Acre.
Mavetera leads a group of Mnangagwa supporters called Young Women 4ED. She sang about "sellouts" belonging in a hole. Many think this was aimed at Chiwenga.
The General Chiwenga Voluntary Supporters Association (GCVSA) is angry. They called the song a "direct provocation" and "act of betrayal."
In a statement, GCVSA said Mavetera disrespected Heroes Acre. "It is sacred ground for our fallen heroes," they wrote. "Not a place for political games."
The group's leader, Ntokozo Msipha, called Mavetera's actions "reckless" and "dishonorable." He said it was an "unforgivable insult" to Chiwenga and all Zimbabweans.
Chiwenga is a key political figure and former military leader. His supporters say the song attacked Zimbabwe's values.
The statement said, "Chiwenga protects our nation's sovereignty. Attacking him is attacking our revolution."
GCVSA warned that it will not allow more provocations. "Respect and loyalty are key for leaders," Msipha said. Those who don't show them will be on the wrong side."
Mavetera did not respond to questions about the incident.
The clash shows growing divisions in the ruling Zanu-PF party. Some want to change the Constitution to keep President Mnangagwa in power longer, but Mnangagwa said last year he did not want to extend his term.
Church leaders have urged Mnangagwa to resist any changes to the Constitution for this purpose. Experts say the song incident shows the deep rivalries within Zanu-PF.
ICT Minister Tatenda Mavetera is under fire. On Monday, she led a song some say insulted Acting President Chiwenga. It happened at the burial of Justin Mupamhanga at Heroes Acre.
Mavetera leads a group of Mnangagwa supporters called Young Women 4ED. She sang about "sellouts" belonging in a hole. Many think this was aimed at Chiwenga.
The General Chiwenga Voluntary Supporters Association (GCVSA) is angry. They called the song a "direct provocation" and "act of betrayal."
In a statement, GCVSA said Mavetera disrespected Heroes Acre. "It is sacred ground for our fallen heroes," they wrote. "Not a place for political games."
The group's leader, Ntokozo Msipha, called Mavetera's actions "reckless" and "dishonorable." He said it was an "unforgivable insult" to Chiwenga and all Zimbabweans.
Chiwenga is a key political figure and former military leader. His supporters say the song attacked Zimbabwe's values.
The statement said, "Chiwenga protects our nation's sovereignty. Attacking him is attacking our revolution."
GCVSA warned that it will not allow more provocations. "Respect and loyalty are key for leaders," Msipha said. Those who don't show them will be on the wrong side."
Mavetera did not respond to questions about the incident.
The clash shows growing divisions in the ruling Zanu-PF party. Some want to change the Constitution to keep President Mnangagwa in power longer, but Mnangagwa said last year he did not want to extend his term.
Church leaders have urged Mnangagwa to resist any changes to the Constitution for this purpose. Experts say the song incident shows the deep rivalries within Zanu-PF.
